Decorticate Rigidity

Decerebrate Posturing

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10K views · 25 reactions | Decorticate and decerebrate posturing are abnormal posturing responses typically to noxious stimuli. They involve stereotypical movements of the trunk and extremities. To avoid the high morbidity and mortality associated with these conditions, it must be promptly diagnosed and treated. #trolllmbbs #trendingreels #icu #medicos #mbbs #medicalmemes | Trolll MBBS | Facebook

Decorticate - Decorticate Posture

🚨 THIS POSTURING CAN MEAN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIFE & DEATH 🚨 (Every nurse must know this before ICU / ER duty) 🧠 DECORTICATE vs DECEREBRATE POSTURING is a HIGH-STAKES neurological sign indicating severe brain injury — and the level of damage matters. 🔍 Know the difference: 👉 DECORTICATE POSTURING • Arms flexed toward chest • Indicates cortical damage • Prognosis: Serious but better than decerebrate 👉 DECEREBRATE POSTURING • Arms extended & pronated • Indicates brainstem damage • Prognos

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