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Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
position with the hip ... #Clinical #Video ... #PhysicalExam # ... Pediatrics #Peds ... #neurology
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
and hips following ... an involuntary reflex ... #Clinical #Video ... #PhysicalExam # ... Pediatrics #Peds
The asphyxia escape reflex is assessed by placing the child in the prone position on the
In a few seconds ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Normal
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Infantile Bacterial Meningitis ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Video ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #neurology
Brudzinski's Sign in Meningitis

Severe neck stiffness causes the patient's knees and hips to flex when the
the patient's knees ... and hips to flex ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam # ... neurology
Brudzinski's Sign in Meningitis

Severe neck stiffness causes the patient's knees and hips to flex when the
the patient's knees ... and hips to flex ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam # ... neurology
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Infantile Bacterial Meningitis ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Video ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #neurology
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Syndrome ... DTR’s • Onset: Few ... Clinical Features ... Decreased / Absent Reflexes ... management #treatment #neurology
Moro Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam

The Moro reflex is obtained by holding the baby’s head and
shoulders drop back a few ... #Moro #Reflex #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Clinical ... #Video #Neurology ... #Normal #PhysicalExam
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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(CES) is usually ... cord infarct • HIV ... cord • Guillain-Barre ... • Provocative Tests ... diagnosis #causes #neurology