Neuro Question

ADNRN · Feb 4, 2004

Decorticate posture?

as compared to decerebrate.

a_crftyldy · Feb 4, 2004

It is called decorticate posturing.

IamRN · Feb 4, 2004

one way that made it easy for me to remember which was which (decorticate v. decerebrate) is to think decorticate=towards the heart. this is also a better sign than decerebrate, btw. the above also helped me in remembering that...since you are still "protecting" your heart, that means this is a better outcome.

Mazzi · Feb 5, 2004

That's it!!! Thanks to all. We are work have been trying to come up with it all day.

NeuroICURN · Feb 5, 2004

originally posted by iamrn
one way that made it easy for me to remember which was which (decorticate v. decerebrate) is to think decorticate=towards the heart. this is also a better sign than decerebrate, btw. the above also helped me in remembering that...since you are still "protecting" your heart, that means this is a better outcome.

cute way of remembering it! :) i always remember it because it's like you're being wrapped up with a "cord'.

and, yes it is slightly better than decerebrating, but let's face it, if you start doing either....you've got serious problems!!!

another thing to keep in mind is that a neuro pt. can do both at the same time, can do both within seconds of each other, etc. i'll never forget the first time i saw that! :eek:

ok, there's my two cents to the conversation! take care all!

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