• Although a detailed neurologic examination can take considerable time, the fundamentals can be completed in about 4 minutes and can detect deficits in any of the major components. (msdmanuals.com)
  • N - Neurologic deficits like hemiparesis indicate vascular dementia or brain tumor. (medicalsupernotes.com)
  • F - Focal neurologic deficits may suggest vascular dementia or brain tumor. (medicalsupernotes.com)
  • Does large vessel occlusion affect clinical outcome in stroke with mild neurologic deficits after intravenous thrombolysis? (nih.gov)
  • Twenty of 29 children (69%) had persistent neurologic deficits including speech delay, cognitive deficits, motor delay, and behavioral problems. (nih.gov)
  • In conclusion, persistent neurologic deficits are characteristic for children with neuroblastoma and opsoclonus-myoclonus. (nih.gov)
  • Physical examination showed no specific neurologic deficits. (ajnr.org)
  • Neurologic examination reveals upper motorneuron signs and general proprioceptive deficits. (ivis.org)
  • The mission of the Tampa General Hospital Neurologic Residency Program is to provide practicing physical therapists an advanced level of clinical training that will enable them to take a leadership role in the treatment of individuals with functional limitations associated with neurological deficits. (tgh.org)
  • This heavily revised new edition provides complete coverage of the nervous system including anatomic and physiologic presentation of disorders, recommended examination procedures, neurodiagnostic and laboratory testing, diagnostic reasoning, and neurologic differential diagnosis guidelines. (smallpocketlibrary.com)
  • Neurologic examination can be particularly helpful for critically ill patients because many patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) have pre-existing or acquired neurological disorders which significantly affect their short-term and long-term outcomes. (medscape.com)
  • Because the general physical and neurologic examinations are usually normal in patients with RLS, these examinations are performed to identify secondary causes and rule out other disorders. (medscape.com)
  • [ 1 ] beginning with a summary of key general considerations, proceeding to a review of the main neurologic complications that may arise in pregnant people who were previously free of neurologic disease, and concluding with a discussion of individual neurologic disorders in the context of pregnancy. (medscape.com)
  • Clinical signs such as abnormal gait and discomfort are often neurologic in origin but are not exclusive to disorders of the nervous system. (vin.com)
  • When evaluating gait, neurologic disorders are best observed at a slow walk so that forward limb momentum does not obscure the neurologic deficit. (vin.com)
  • Our residents will apply advanced skills in the field of neurological PT across the continuum of care and lifespan of patients with neurologic disorders. (tgh.org)
  • In patients with witnessed syncope, but with no suggestion of seizure and no report of other neurologic symptoms or signs, the likelihood of a central nervous system cause of the event is extremely low and patient outcomes are not improved with brain imaging studies. (aafp.org)
  • The brand new edition offers you a complete, concise reference you'll use everyday to quickly interpret the signs and symptoms of neurologic dysfunction, compare and contrast abnormalities, confirm findings, and make accurate differential diagnoses confidently to assess responses to treatment. (smallpocketlibrary.com)
  • At time of examination for neurologic symptoms. (cdc.gov)
  • Considerable insight and intuition are required to interpret the symptoms and signs observed during neurologic examination. (medscape.com)
  • Of the 9 children who had complete recovery of opsoclonus-myoclonus without neurologic sequelae, age at diagnosis and duration of symptoms were not different from the entire group. (nih.gov)
  • Neurologic symptoms vary greatly because the nervous system controls many different body functions. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Neurosyphilis, ocular syphilis, and otosyphilis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of neurologic, ocular, and other signs and symptoms among persons with HIV infection. (cdc.gov)
  • The clinical and prognostic significance of such CSF laboratory abnormalities among persons with primary and secondary syphilis who lack neurologic symptoms is unknown. (cdc.gov)
  • However, CSF examination followed by treatment for neurosyphilis on the basis of laboratory abnormalities has not been associated with improved clinical outcomes in the absence of neurologic signs and symptoms. (cdc.gov)
  • Your doctor will inquire about your child's signs and symptoms during a neurological examination. (tutorialspoint.com)
  • Utilizing a proven-effective, learn-at-your-own-pace teaching approach, DeMyer's allows you to work through real-life clinical situations and rehearse the skills and procedures that make the neurologic examination productive for both patient and clinician. (libreriastudium.it)
  • These features make the neurologic history and physical examination both challenging and rewarding. (medscape.com)
  • In this cohort of patients treated in a comprehensive postarrest care pathway that included TH, absence of neurologic function on initial ED presentation was not reliable for prognostication. (qxmd.com)
  • Little is known regarding the role of initial emergency department (ED) neurological examination and its potential for prognostication. (qxmd.com)
  • Given these findings, clinicians should refrain from using the initial ED neurological examination to guide the aggressiveness of care or in counseling of family members regarding anticipated outcome. (qxmd.com)
  • The purpose of the neurologic examination is to establish whether the patient's brain, special senses, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscle and skin receptors are functioning normally. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Repeated neurologic examinations can help evaluate the course of the patient's illness and/or response to treatment. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Casual observation of the patient's posture and gait, the spontaneous use of the limbs and facial muscles, and the manner in which the patient responds to questions supplement the information obtained from the formal neurologic examination. (msdmanuals.com)
  • While doing the examination, clinicians should relate findings to anatomic structures in the nervous system. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Abnormal findings trigger a more detailed examination of that component. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Examination findings were then compared with hospital survival and neurologic outcome at discharge as defined by the cerebral performance category (CPC) score as documented in the institutional TH registry. (qxmd.com)
  • Nineteen subjects (38.8%) had absence of all examination findings, of which 4 of 19 (21.1%) survived to hospital discharge. (qxmd.com)
  • When clinical findings are indicative of syphilis, but serologic tests are nonreactive or their interpretation is unclear, alternative tests (e.g., biopsy of a lesion, darkfield examination, or PCR of lesion material) might be useful for diagnosis. (cdc.gov)
  • Clinical Findings -General physical examination revealed pyrexia, tachycardia, and tachypnea. (avma.org)
  • Specific MRI findings described in this report may help in reaching a presumptive diagnosis of this neurologic disorder. (avma.org)
  • Persons with HIV infection who have early syphilis might be at increased risk for neurologic complications ( 623 ) and might have higher rates of inadequate serologic response with recommended regimens. (cdc.gov)
  • The neurologic examination begins the moment the veterinarian first sees the patient. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • If possible, the patient should be observed moving freely in the examination area while the history is being taken. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • It is best to start with the procedures that are least likely to upset the patient, and to delay palpating for pain and testing pain perception until the end of the physical examination. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • Many parts of the neurologic examination cannot be carried out in a comatose or sedated patient. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • The neurologic examination begins as soon as the clinician sees the patient and continues during history taking. (msdmanuals.com)
  • To improve the training effectiveness, an arm robot is proposed in this paper for neurologic examination training as one part of the whole body patient robot named Waseda Kyotokagaku Patient (WKP). (elsevierpure.com)
  • On physical examination, the patient had rectal hypothermia at 26.4°C, with a euthermic axillary temperature of 37.7°C. The quality of femoral pulses was decreased, and the distal pelvic limbs were cool to the touch. (hindawi.com)
  • A complicated combination of body systems including musculoskeletal, neurologic, cardiovascular and metabolic/endocrine contribute to the development of gait. (vin.com)
  • Whereas the history is the most important element in defining the clinical problem, neurologic examination is performed to localize a lesion in the central nervous system (CNS) or peripheral nervous system (PNS). (medscape.com)
  • Unlike many other fields of medicine in which diseases are visible (eg, dermatology, ophthalmology) or palpable (eg, surgery), neurology is characterized by conditions that may be detected only by applying specific examination techniques and logical deduction, except when telltale cutaneous markers or other stigmata suggest the diagnosis. (medscape.com)
  • Neurologic examination takes an important role in diagnosis of the nerve system diseases. (elsevierpure.com)
  • A definitive diagnosis and successful long-term outcome in affected patients can be achieved by decompressive surgery and histologic examination of surgical biopsy samples. (avma.org)
  • For more than four decades, DeMyer's The Neurologic Examination has provided neurologists and psychiatrists in training with a uniquely clear and didactic way of learning the complicated technique of using the physical examination to diagnose neurologic illness. (libreriastudium.it)
  • We hypothesized that use of CD-ROM interactive training will lead to reliable and valid performance of the neurologic examination by both pediatric neurologists and nonpediatric neurologists. (tau.ac.il)
  • Interactive CD-ROM examination training is an efficient and cost-effective means of training both neurologists and non-neurologists to perform structured neurologic examinations in 1-year-old children. (tau.ac.il)
  • This trusted classic also reviews the anatomy and physiology necessary to interpret the examination, and it details the laboratory tests best suited for a particular clinical problem. (libreriastudium.it)
  • The purpose of this article is to highlight the process of the examination rather than to provide details about the clinical and pathologic features of specific diseases. (medscape.com)
  • A complete history often defines the clinical problem and allows the examiner to proceed with a complete but focused neurologic examination. (medscape.com)
  • The neurologic examination is one of the most unique exercises in all of clinical medicine. (medscape.com)
  • The clinical examination did not reveal any abnormality. (ajnr.org)
  • Clinical signs are characterized by ataxia and weakness, caused by narrowing of the cervical vertebral canal in combination with malformation of the cervical vertebrae, which results in compression of the spinal cord and subsequent neurologic disease. (ivis.org)
  • Clinical training will include managing a caseload of patients with neurologic involvement and mentoring with highly skilled and experienced faculty. (tgh.org)
  • Recent advances in post-cardiac arrest (CA) care including therapeutic hypothermia (TH) have improved survival and favorable neurologic outcomes for survivors of CA. Survivors often present with deep coma and lack of brainstem reflexes, which are generally associated with adverse outcomes in many disease processes. (qxmd.com)
  • Scatterplots showing the maximal transverse spinal cord compression ratio and the neurologic severity. (avma.org)
  • No correlation exists between the maximal transverse spinal cord compression ratio and the neurologic severity ( P = .53). (avma.org)
  • Similar to the motor examination, the sensory examination is designed to localize dysfunction and help determine whether the problem is in the cerebral cortex, thalamus, sensory pathways in the brain or spinal cord, or peripheral nerves. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Neurologic examination demonstrated severe spinal hyperesthesia and paraplegia with decreased nociception. (avma.org)
  • Our faculty has many certifications including five board-certified specialist in neurologic physical therapy, one board-certified specialist in pediatric physical therapy, two assistive technology professionals and seating and mobility specialist, one NDT-certified PT, two Certified Brain Injury Specialists (CBIS), one Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist, one LSVT BIG Certified Clinician, and seven APTA CI credentialed therapists. (tgh.org)
  • Results of serial neurologic examinations were malities consistent with the acute inflammatory demyeli- documented on a standardized form. (cdc.gov)
  • The aim was to describe neurologic outcome in children with neuroblastoma and opsoclonus-myoclonus. (nih.gov)
  • Treatment with chemotherapy may improve the neurologic outcome. (nih.gov)
  • The purpose of this study is to determine if components of a standardized neurologic examination are reliable prognosticators in patients recently resuscitated from CA. We hypothesize that lack of neurologic function does not reliably predict an adverse outcome and, therefore, should not be used to determine eligibility for TH. (qxmd.com)
  • 3 SD below the mean), approximately half had at least one neurologic abnormality, and among 27 who had neuroimaging studies, all were abnormal. (cdc.gov)
  • CSF examination should be reserved for those with an abnormal neurologic examination. (cdc.gov)
  • A Practical Approach to the Abnormal Gait: Is It Orthopedic or Neurologic? (vin.com)
  • Since the majority of patients with neurologic disease as the cause of their abnormal gait have a neurologic deficit, the neurologic examinationplays a crucial role in their evaluation. (vin.com)
  • Early neurologic examination is not reliable for prognostication in post-cardiac arrest patients who undergo therapeutic hypothermia. (qxmd.com)
  • A standardized neurologic examination was performed in the ED on a prospective, convenience cohort of post-CA patients presenting to a CA resuscitation center who would undergo a comprehensive postarrest care pathway that included TH. (qxmd.com)
  • Remember that not all "down" or recumbent patients have neurologic disease. (vin.com)
  • The resident will have at least 150 hours of mentoring (roughly 3 hours a week) throughout the residency and have the opportunity to treat patients throughout the continuum of care from the Neuro ICU, to inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient neurologic rehabilitation clinics. (tgh.org)
  • Four months after initial assessment, we repeated the syndrome, and 1 had scapular winging and shoulder neurologic examinations, and patients or family members abduction weakness consistent with a long thoracic nerve completed a self-administered questionnaire that gathered paralysis. (cdc.gov)
  • The neurologic examination suggested a L4-S3 myelopathy, but physical examination revealed lack of femoral pulses and rectal hypothermia, as well as a grade II/VI systolic heart murmur, so ischemic neuromyopathy was suspected. (hindawi.com)
  • On his admission, physical examination revealed a fluctuant mass approximately 3 cm in diameter. (ajnr.org)
  • Physical examination revealed a well-developed and well-nourished 11 month-old Caucasian male in no distress. (ispub.com)
  • This has been a very common type of facial paralysis and neurologic disorder involving the cranial nerve all throughout the globe. (planetayurveda.com)
  • It is important to establish whether or not the signs are neurologic in origin to determine the appropriate diagnostic approach. (vin.com)
  • Sagittal midline (A), transverse (B through E), and dorsal (F through I) plane CT myelographic images of the vertebral column of a 10-year-old castrated male Miniature Dachshund retrospectively evaluated in a study of 70 small-breed dogs diagnosed with type I thoracolumbar intervertebral disk herniation between July 1, 2016, and June 30, 2018, and evaluated to assess whether the volume of the extruded materials correlated with neurologic severity. (avma.org)
  • What might appear to be a complex problem of localization for the referring physician may turn out to have a simple explanation, and the neurologic consultation may help to avoid extensive testing. (medscape.com)
  • For localization, the most useful elements of the examination include tests for pain and temperature sensations, which are transmitted through the spinothalamic tract,,and position and vibration sensations, which are transmitted through the dorsal column via the medial lemniscus pathway. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Neurologic examination to evaluate strength, sensation and reflexes in your legs. (ucsfhealth.org)
  • On physical examination, her temperature was normal, but she had mild tachycardia, marked swelling of the uvula with a membranous exudate covering the uvula and both tonsils, bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy, and soft-tissue swelling. (cdc.gov)
  • We continually strive to include resources that bring evidence into practice based on the Description of Specialty Practice for Neurologic Physical Therapy. (tgh.org)
  • The history and examination allow the neurologist to arrive at the etiology and pathology of the condition, which are essential for treatment planning. (medscape.com)
  • In lieu of traditional training of examiners to identify cerebral palsy on a neurologic examination at age 1 year, we proposed an alternative approach using a multimedia training video and CD-ROM we developed after a two-step validation process. (tau.ac.il)
  • Depending on the cause, a nervous system (neurologic) examination is done to identify the problems. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Tampa General Hospital Rehabilitation Services Neurologic Residency is accredited by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education as a post-professional (residency/fellowship) program for physical therapists in Neurologic Physical Therapy. (tgh.org)
  • Skilled examiners may exclude certain components of the examination based on their understanding of the relevant neuroanatomy and pathophysiology of the problem. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Range of motion, motor, and sensory examination of the left leg was normal. (ispub.com)
  • Any woman with an existing neurologic condition should consult her obstetrician and her neurologist before she becomes pregnant. (medscape.com)
  • Special tests for neurologic examination / James R. Scifers. (who.int)
  • A complete neurologic examination should be done unless the examiner is skilled. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The thoroughness required in the examination depends on the history. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • The statement has been made, "History tells you what it is, and the examination tells you where it is. (medscape.com)
  • DeMyer's The Neurologic Examination features a new full-color presentation that includes the latest imaging modalities for assessing disease, questions and answers to help you monitor your progress, and content that reflects the knowledge and experience of outstanding teachers/clinicians. (libreriastudium.it)
  • The authors conclude that a potential hazard exists due to organic vapor exposure, and that MBK exposure may be related to subclinical neurologic disease. (cdc.gov)