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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Mutism Pathophysiology ... previous gaze position ... previous gaze position ... wrists flexed back, away ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex ... This primitive reflex ... " because the position ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds
The asphyxia escape reflex is assessed by placing the child in the prone position on the
asphyxia escape reflex ... child in the prone position ... asphyxia #escape #Reflex ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
The Hoffmann's reflex ... test itself involves ... Hoffmanns #Sign #Reflex ... Abnormal #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect

This maneuver of intermittent light stimulus is called the alternating light test or
alternating light test ... swinging-flashlight test ... the pupillary reflex ... Pupillary #Defect #Neurology ... #Clinical #Video
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
Landau's Reaction (Reflex ... horizontal, suspended position ... the extension position ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds
Pronator Drift (Pyramidal Drift) on Physical Exam

Testing showed pronator drift on the left side in this
the 50-second test ... to maintain the position ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #neurology #cva
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Checklist GATHER/TEST ... OPA, Suction, Video ... /INDUCTION o Position ... POST INTUBATION MANAGEMENT ... #management #procedure
Vasospastic (Prinzmetal) Angina
Definition / Epidemiology:
 • Rest angina attributed to coronary artery vasospasm.
 • Patients often
Epidemiology: • Rest ... Pathophysiology: ... • Pain is not positional ... perform provocative tests ... cardiology #diagnosis #management
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture, and the
into a supine position ... remains in this position ... #vertigo #neurology ... instructions #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #management