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

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Brudzinski's Sign on Physical Exam - Meningitis

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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 in Meningitis

Forced flexion of the neck elicits a reflex flexion of the hips. It
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Traditionally, we have been taught to examine for Kernig’s and Brudzinski’s signs when examining patients with
for Kernig’s and Brudzinski ... ’s signs when examining ... JAMA rational clinical ... recommend testing for jolt ... Diagnosis #Kernigs #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
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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 ... #Meningitis #clinical
Brudzinski's Sign on Physical Exam - Meningitis

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Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
Non-specific Kernig Sign ... up); Spec: 95% Brudzinski ... Sign • Passively ... 30%; Spec: 70% Jolt