4 results
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
Diagnostic Testing ... for Meningitis ... Non-specific Kernig Sign ... 95% Brudzinski Sign ... #physicalexam #
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
The knee should ... is a sign of hypotonia ... Lower #Extremity ... #tone #Newborn ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
Exam Testing ... control of the leg ... and the leg at ... consistent with a lower ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Newborn Infant - ... is also a late sign ... of meningitis. ... in the arms and legs ... #PhysicalExam #