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

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
While the pathophysiology ... an involuntary reflex ... #Meningitis #Clinical ... #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Mutism Pathophysiology ... Possible responses to pain ... • Examine for signs ... #neurology #comatose
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
- Clinical Presentation ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... or without back pain ... • Bilateral signs ... #differential
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
neurological lesion: Clinical ... • Symptoms and signs ... - Transverse myelitis ... reflexes: Areflexia ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology