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

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Examine for signs ... ventilation and observe breathing ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... neurology #comatose #diagnosis
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... When the diagnosis ... Breathing and chest ... are observed for signs ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam