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> Probably died instantly, given the neurological "fencing" response (suggests spinal cord was hit—never mind the artery, he was already dead). Could you expan
by rossant 1y ago
> Probably died instantly, given the neurological "fencing" response (suggests spinal cord was hit—never mind the artery, he was already dead).
Could you expand on this? What does neurological "fencing" response mean, and what in the video indicates this is it?
- corey_moncure 1y agoDecorticate posturing of the hands
- perihelions 1y agoIt's a neurological sign associated with traumatic brain injury. That unnatural reflex of the arms you can see in that video. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fencing_response https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fencing_response ("Fencing response")
- rossant 1y agoThank you. So haunting.
- perihelions 1y agoIt's useful to recognize that pose! It's often people who could benefit from quick medical attention, if someone notices the symptom.
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