Review Note

Last Update: 04/17/2023 12:28 AM

Current Deck: PDx II

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Signs in Comatose Pt:

{{c1::Decorticate rigidity}}: This is a posturing response to noxious stimuli in which the arms are flexed and adducted, and the legs are extended. This suggests a lesion above the midbrain level.
{{c2::Hemiplegia}}: This is weakness or paralysis of one side of the body. It suggests a lesion in the contralateral hemisphere or corticospinal tract.
{{c3::Decerebrate rigidity}}: This is a posturing response to noxious stimuli in which the arms and legs are extended and the hands are pronated. This suggests a lesion in the midbrain or pons.

VDO::Pdx2::L4_PNS

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