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Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Nuchal Rigidity ... was unable to lower ... #Nuchal #Rigidity ... #Meningitis #PhysicalExam ... Peds #Pediatrics #neurology
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Nuchal Rigidity ... was unable to lower ... #Rigidity #Meningitis ... #PhysicalExam # ... Peds #Pediatrics #neurology
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
Non-specific Kernig Sign ... 95% Brudzinski Sign ... 5%; Spec: 95% Nuchal ... RigidityNeck ... diagnosis #testing #physicalexam