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

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
is that hip and ... flexion occurs as ... an involuntary reflex ... #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
positive (abnormal ... ) in nearly all ... and negative (normal ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS
Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
position with the hip ... infant cries as ... #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds ... #neurology
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
A positive test, ... also known as a ... extending with all ... #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose ... #diagnosis
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
of meningitis. ... Central cyanosis ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis