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

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Kernig's and Brudzinski's ... 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 ... #Brudzinskis #Signs
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
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
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Brudzinski's Sign on Physical Exam - Meningitis

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Brudzinski's Sign ... Meningitis #Brudzinskis
Brudzinski's Sign in Meningitis

Forced flexion of the neck elicits a reflex flexion of the hips. It
Brudzinski's Sign ... with meningitis #Brudzinskis
Brudzinski's sign is a physically demonstrable symptom of meningitis. It is characterized by reflexive flexion of
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Brudzinski's Sign in Meningitis

Severe neck stiffness causes the patient's knees and hips to flex when the
Brudzinski's Sign ... #Brudzinskis #Sign
Brudzinski's Sign in Meningitis

Severe neck stiffness causes the patient's knees and hips to flex when the
Brudzinski's Sign ... #Brudzinskis #Sign
Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Resistance or pain elicited by passive extension of the knees, thought to be
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