Abstract

NEUROLOGICAL EXAMINATION IN PEDIATRICS– A REVIEW ARTICLE

Dr. Lalita N. Patole* and Dr. Chetan Pandurang Landkar

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Abstract

A basic neurologic examination in a child can be performed rapidly with practice. Many of us find difficulty in doing soo in pediatric age group. The presence of an abnormal result usually warrants further investigation and referrals to specific specialties. It helps to recognize and therefore manage diseases earlier in their course. A complete neurologic examination should contain an assessment of sensorium, cognition, cranial nerves, motor, sensory, cerebellar, gait, reflexes, meningeal irritation, and long tract signs. Specific scales are useful to improve interobserver variability.

Keywords: Cranial nerve examination, motor and sensory system, gait, tone and power of muscle.