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Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Nuchal Rigidity ... Infantile Bacterial Meningitis ... #Nuchal #Rigidity ... #Meningitis #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Peds
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Nuchal Rigidity ... Infantile Bacterial Meningitis ... #Rigidity #Meningitis ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Video #Peds
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis ... 5%; Spec: 95% Nuchal ... Rigidity • Neck ... BostonChiefs #Meningitis ... diagnosis #testing #physicalexam
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis ... the knees and hips ... patients with meningitis ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
a late sign of meningitis ... always needs urgent assessment ... The hips are checked ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... #Examination #Peds