9 Review Lecture Flashcards

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What is Kernig’s sign? What might a positive kernig sign indicate?

A

Positive= may indicate subarachnoid haemorrhage or meningitis

(essentially stretching meninges- see if painful)

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Reminder of cerebral blood supply:

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3
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If the spinal cord is cut (cleanly), would there be UMN or LMN signs?

If the spinal cord is destroyed, would there be UMN or LMN signs?

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4
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If a patient has mixed UMN and LMN signs, what does this indicate?

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Motor neurone disease

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5
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A patient presents with the following signs:

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