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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 ... Exam Diagnostic ... PhysicalExam #Meningitis ... #Brudzinskis #Signs
Traditionally, we have been taught to examine for Kernig’s and Brudzinski’s signs when examining patients with
’s and Brudzinski ... #Diagnosis #Kernigs ... #Brudzinskis #Signs ... #PhysicalExam # ... Meningitis
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
A normal plantar ... #Babinski #Sign ... #Reflex #Plantar ... #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
for Meningitis ... : Non-specific Kernig ... up); Spec: 95% Brudzinski ... Sign • Passively ... #physicalexam #