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Nail Pitting
Non-specific sign for psoriasis (additional signs include onycholysis, thickening, and 'oilspot' lesions which are yellow
Non-specific sign ... lesions which are ... #Fingernails #PhysicalExam ... #Clinical #Photo ... #Sign
Pemberton's sign- Suggests SVC syndrome, Neck Mass

The Pemberton maneuver is a physical examination tool used to
Pemberton's sign ... patient elevate both arms ... #Pembertons #sign ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Photo
Scarf Sign (Normal) on Physical Exam

The scarf sign is used to assess developmental age and muscle
Scarf Sign (Normal ... Exam The scarf sign ... The infant's arm ... midline; in a term ... #Scarf #Sign #PhysicalExam
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
Sens: 44% if 2+ are ... Non-specific Kernig Sign ... extension → pain in back ... 95% Brudzinski Sign ... diagnosis #testing #physicalexam
Features of a Sickle Cell Crisis 
Sickle-cell disease - an autosomal recessive blood disorder.
Characterized by red
These cells can ... go on to block blood ... of factors and are ... exclusively affects black ... Crisis #Features #Signs
Transverse lines of the fingernails. (A) Beau’s lines (arrows) of the thumbnail. (B) Mees’ lines (arrowheads)
2 Beau’s lines are ... a typical sign ... Mees’ lines are ... Ridges #Clinical #PhysicalExam ... #Photo
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... observed for signs ... 160 beats/min in term ... pressure in the arms ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam
Non-Infective Endocarditis (NBTE / Marantic Endocarditis)
Non-infective endocarditis is also known as: Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE), Aseptic
heart valves • Lack ... Inflammatory cells ... pathognomonic signs ... features that are
Pemberton’s Sign in a Patient with a Goiter- Physical examination revealed an enlarged thyroid with no
Pemberton’s Sign ... Pemberton’s sign ... elevation of both arms ... #clinical #photo ... #NEJM #Pembertons
Lazarus Reflex on Physical Exam

The Lazarus sign is a reflex movement observed in brain-dead or brainstem
The Lazarus sign ... briefly raising the arms ... Long-term survival ... with the Lazarus sign ... Lazarus #Reflex #PhysicalExam