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

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Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
Brudzinski’s Sign ... in Meningitis ( ... , it has low sensitivity ... #Sign #Meningitis ... #PhysicalExam #Pediatrics
Brudzinski's Sign on Physical Exam - Meningitis

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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 ... evidence and low sensitivity ... recommend testing for jolt ... #Diagnosis #Kernigs ... #Brudzinskis #Signs
Brudzinski's Sign on Physical Exam - Meningitis

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Brudzinski's Sign ... Physical Exam - Meningitis ... #Sign #PhysicalExam ... neurology #peds #pediatrics ... #meningitis
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
for Meningitis ... up); Spec: 95% Brudzinski ... Sign • Passively ... 30%; Spec: 70% Jolt ... #physicalexam #Sensitivity
Practical Pediatric Viral Rash Algorithm

Child presenting with rash and current/ recent symptoms of viral illness but
Practical Pediatric ... five days and no signs ... symptoms of sepsis or meningitis ... is the likely diagnosis ... #Peds #Diagnosis
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
- Differential Diagnosis ... Acute meningeal signs ... CSF has a 99% sensitivity ... with a diagnostic ... sensitivity and
Combination of Skin Findings and Arthritis in Pediatrics Patient - Differential Diagnosis
Malar rash: 
 • A
and Arthritis in Pediatrics ... - Differential Diagnosis ... not be seen try focus ... migrans: • Target sign ... #peds #pediatrics
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... of meningitis. ... When the diagnosis ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Diagnosis