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Lazarus Sign / Reflex in Brain Death - Head Flexion

The presence of this complex spinal reflex
Lazarus Sign / Reflex ... reflex ( Lazarus sign ... the brain death diagnosis ... is a reflex movement ... This sign is an
Lazarus Sign / Reflex in Brain Death - Head Turn

The presence of this complex spinal reflex
Lazarus Sign / Reflex ... reflex ( Lazarus sign ... the brain death diagnosis ... is a reflex movement ... This sign is an
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
flexion, or even no movement ... as a Babinski sign ... #Babinski #Sign ... Reflex #Plantar #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
DANISH Mnemonic for Cerebellar Signs of Disease

D - Dysdiadochokinesia / Dysmetria - Impaired ability to perform
for Cerebellar Signs ... rapid, alternating movements ... Mnemonic #Cerebellar #Signs ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #PhysicalExam
13 Dangerous Causes of Headache:
 - subarachnoid hemorrhage: family history, PCKD, known berry aneurysm, sudden and
claudication, shoulder ... pain involving neck ... thrombophilia, neurologic ... signs/symptoms ... #Headache #Killers
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose ... #diagnosis
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Neck: “dropping ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... #management #neurology
Periorbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Dacryoadenitis: infection of the lacrimal glands
b. Conjunctivitis: inflammation of the
Note: Eye exam should ... - extra-ocular movements ... pathophysiology #ophthalmology ... #diagnosis #signs
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... When the diagnosis ... are observed for signs ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... Peds #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
insufficiency (VBI) - Should ... Can occur with neck ... signs or symptoms ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology