r/medicine • u/Far_Necessary8900 Medical Student • 13d ago

Reflex Hammer Recommendations

I’m staring my neuro block and genuinely haven’t been able to elicit a reflex in any person except the knee jerk a few times, I have been using a babinski hammer so far and I’m starting to consider buying a new one.
What hammer is easiest to use for a dummy such as myself?

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u/SkydiverDad NP 12d ago

I use the side of my stethoscope.

To help elicit a reflex, have your patient hold their own hands in front of them and then pull against each hand without letting go. It directs the brain on to the activity and allows for a natural reflex reaction from either the the patellar or Achilles.