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Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

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

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Nuchal Rigidity ... #Nuchal #Rigidity ... #Meningitis #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Peds ... #Pediatrics #neurology
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
Reflex (ATNR) ... position of the infant's ... #Reflex #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics
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
Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
Meningitis Kernig's ... this video, the infant ... #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds ... #neurology
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 ... an involuntary reflex ... #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

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