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Kernig's and Brudzinski's Signs- Physical Exam Diagnostic Accuracy in Meningitis

#Diagnosis #PhysicalExam #Meningitis #Sensitivity #Accuracy #Kernigs #Brudzinskis
Kernig's and Brudzinski's ... Sensitivity #Accuracy #Kernigs ... Brudzinskis #Signs #Jolt
Traditionally, we have been taught to examine for Kernig’s and Brudzinski’s signs when examining patients with
to examine for Kernig ... recommend testing for jolt ... #Diagnosis #Kernigs
Sister Mary Joseph Nodule on Physical Exam

Unfortunately, not all bulges are hernias. This umbilical bulge ended
all bulges are hernias ... This umbilical bulge ... clinical #video #umbilical ... lymphnode #oncology #umbilicus
Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Resistance or pain elicited by passive extension of the knees, thought to be
Kernig's Sign in ... #Kernigs #Sign #
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 ... Dr.G.Bhanu Prakash #Kernigs
Types of abdominal hernias
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Inguinal (70.7%)
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Umbilical (13.9%)
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Epigastric (6.6%)
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Incisional (4.7%)
Types of abdominal hernias ... Inguinal (70.7%) - Umbilical
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
: Non-specific Kernig ... 30%; Spec: 70% Jolt
Dilated Abdominal Veins and Caput Medusae - Direction of Blood Flow

Vein Milking technique can be used
Normal veins: Umbilicus ... towards head) above umbilicus ... towards feet) below umbilicus ... respecting the umbilical ... above and below umbilicus
Umbilical Hernia Reduction on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Dr. Mario Lupu @MLugo2014

#Hernia #Reduction #POCUS #ultrasound #clinical
Umbilical Hernia ... ultrasound #clinical #Umbilical
Umbilical Cord Prolapse - umbilical cord presents ahead of fetus
 • Elevate the presenting fetal part
Umbilical Cord Prolapse ... - umbilical cord