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Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
Kernig's Sign in ... Meningitis Kernig's ... #Sign #Meningitis ... #Pediatrics #Peds ... #neurology
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
for Meningitis ... Sens: 44% if 2+ are ... : Non-specific Kernig ... 95% Brudzinski Sign ... #physicalexam #
Pediatric Primitive Reflexes - Maneuver and Ages

Palmar Grasp Reflex
 - Place your fingers into the baby's
- Maneuver and Ages ... Abruptly lower the ... Reflexes #Maneuvers #Ages ... #Peds #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #PhysicalExam
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
lateralization are ... seizures begin after age ... and bacterial meningitis ... Classification #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #Signs
Kussmaul's Sign and Friedreich's Sign on Neck Examination

A middle-aged M with unknown PMH presents with dyspnea.
Examination A middle-aged ... eponymous JVP findings are ... Most likely diagnosis ... (middle chest, lower ... Friedreichs #Neck #JVP #PhysicalExam
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Triceps power is ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... #neurology #sensory ... #motor #arm #physicalexam
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Birthweight, gestational age ... of meningitis. ... pressure in the arms ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... Takayasu: • Age ... loss, arthralgia, arm ... bruits, asymmetric arm ... temporal artery • Age