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Assessing Higher Mental Functions in Children

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Defining Consciousness
0:00 - 0:48

Introduction to levels of consciousness from drowsy to flaccid coma.

GCS and AVPU Monitoring
0:48 - 1:35

Using AVPU and GCS for pediatric monitoring and localizing lesions via posturing.

Delusions, Hallucinations, and Illusions
1:35 - 2:18

Differentiating between delusions, hallucinations, and illusions.

Testing Memory and Intelligence
2:18 - 3:01

Techniques for assessing attention, memory types, and developmental intelligence.

Speech and Language Disorders
3:01 - 3:45

Identifying aphasias and mechanical speech pathologies like scanning speech.

Gait and Stance Patterns
3:45 - 4:30

Clinical gait patterns including Hemiparetic, Parkinsonian, and Waddling gaits.

Integrated Neurological Review
4:30 - 5:00

Final synthesis of the integrated neurological exam components.