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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
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
Brudzinski’s Sign ... sign is characterized ... an involuntary reflex ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds
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
Plantar Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect of the
going toes or “Babinski ... sign” is normal ... Pyramidal #Primitive #Babinski ... #PhysicalExam # ... #video #peds #pediatrics
Primitive Suck, Rooting Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect
Suck, Rooting Reflex ... going toes or “Babinski ... sign” is normal ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #video #peds #pediatrics
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... are observed for signs ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Diagnosis
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
bilateral, malignant, pediatric ... Symptoms and Signs ... common symptoms and signs ... hypotension (may reflect ... may present with pulmonary