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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 ... Signs- Physical ... 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 ... and Brudzinski’s signs ... these classic signs ... recommend testing for jolt ... #Diagnosis #Kernigs
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
: Non-specific Kernig ... Sign: • Leg extension ... 95% Brudzinski Sign ... 30%; Spec: 70% Jolt
#umbilical #hernia In an infant, an umbilical hernia may be especially evident when the infant cries,
#umbilical #hernia ... an infant, an umbilical ... This is a classic sign ... of an umbilical ... hernias often close
Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
dullness, puddle sign ... abdominal wall hernias ... (umbilical, inguinal ... incisional). 3) Signs