Floppy infant OSCE — localisation, safety and family counselling

Station objectives

1. Distinguish tone, strength and laxity at the bedside. [1]
2. Localise central versus peripheral patterns using power, reflexes and posture. [1] [2]
3. Recognise progressive SMA-pattern red flags and protect airway/feeding. [5] [9]
4. Counsel concurrent urgent genetics/neuromuscular referral without false reassurance. [9]
5. Use teach-back and a closed-loop safety-net plan. [5]