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Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
Kernig's Sign in ... Meningitis Kernig's ... #Sign #Meningitis ... #Pediatrics #Peds ... #neurology
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 #neurology
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Flexion of the neck ... the hypertonic neck ... #Meningitis #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Peds ... #Pediatrics #neurology
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
: Non-specific Kernig ... Sign: • Leg extension ... 95% Brudzinski Sign ... 5%; Spec: 95% Nuchal ... diagnosis #testing #physicalexam
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