19 results
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Flexion of the neck ... the hypertonic neck ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
between them PEDS ... Lorazepam 0.1 mg/kg IV ... management #treatment #algorithm ... #peds #pediatrics
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Flexion of the neck ... the hypertonic neck ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Localized: 
 • Cervical: EBV, CMV, HIV, Toxo, TB, Lymphoma, Head /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Lymphoma, Head / Neck ... Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck ... Asymmetrical #Tonic #Neck ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
following passive neck ... Passive neck flexion ... Video by Dr. ... Meningitis #Clinical #Video ... PhysicalExam #Pediatrics #Peds
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
the Ventilator - Algorithm ... long lasting pain meds ... happy lungs Nick ... Weaning #Ventilator #Algorithm
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
First the neck extension ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
minutes): • IV ... OR • IV Diazepam ... If no IV access. ... neurology #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
- Dermal gel pads ... pressure to nostril Neck ... lower back and neck ... hyper-extended - Front of neck ... No peripheral IV