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Kernig's and Brudzinski's Signs- Physical Exam Diagnostic Accuracy in Meningitis

#Diagnosis #PhysicalExam #Meningitis #Sensitivity #Accuracy #Kernigs #Brudzinskis
Kernig's and Brudzinski's ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... Sensitivity #Accuracy #Kernigs ... #Brudzinskis #Signs ... #Jolt
Traditionally, we have been taught to examine for Kernig’s and Brudzinski’s signs when examining patients with
to examine for Kernig ... ’s and Brudzinski ... recommend testing for jolt ... #Diagnosis #Kernigs ... #PhysicalExam #
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
: Non-specific Kernig ... up); Spec: 95% Brudzinski ... 30%; Spec: 70% Jolt ... diagnosis #testing #physicalexam