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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 ... #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 ... neck revealed nuchal ... #Meningitis #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Peds
Serious Bacterial Illness (SBI):
1) UTI and pyelonephritis
Most common cause of SBI
Accounts for 3-8% of uncharacterized fevers
Female
Pneumonia and sinusitis ... Sinusitis uncommon ... rales on exam 3) Meningitis ... Meningitis suggested ... #Peds #EM #Classification
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
Diagnostic Testing ... for Meningitis ... 5%; Spec: 95% Nuchal ... BostonChiefs #Meningitis ... #physicalexam #
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
a late sign of meningitis ... When the diagnosis ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis