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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 ... Signs- Physical ... Exam Diagnostic ... PhysicalExam #Meningitis ... #Brudzinskis #Signs
Traditionally, we have been taught to examine for Kernig’s and Brudzinski’s signs when examining patients with
’s and Brudzinski ... #Diagnosis #Kernigs ... #Brudzinskis #Signs ... #PhysicalExam # ... Meningitis
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
for Meningitis ... : Non-specific Kernig ... up); Spec: 95% Brudzinski ... Sign • Passively ... #physicalexam #
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
Lower Extremity ... Narrowing of spinal canal ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... #neurology #sensory ... #motor #leg #physicalexam
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Upper Extremity ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... #neurology #sensory ... #motor #arm #physicalexam