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Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Infantile Bacterial Meningitis ... Flexion of the neck ... the hypertonic neck ... #PhysicalExam # ... #Video #Peds #Pediatrics
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Infantile Bacterial Meningitis ... Flexion of the neck ... the hypertonic neck ... #PhysicalExam # ... #Video #Peds #Pediatrics
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis ... following passive neck ... Passive neck flexion ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck ... newborn babies that normally ... #Reflex #PhysicalExam ... Neurology #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Normal #Primitive
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
SOB, N/V, stiff neck ... Toxin C -> N. meningitidis ... onset of fever, neck ... hearing loss, meningitis ... Immunization #peds #pediatrics
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
First the neck extension ... Reaction #Reflex #PhysicalExam ... Neurology #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Normal #Primitive
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
a late sign of meningitis ... the heart, the normal ... abdomen, the liver normally ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics