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Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

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

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Infantile Bacterial Meningitis ... was unable to lower ... #Meningitis #PhysicalExam ... #Video #Peds #Pediatrics ... #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... hypertonia (spasticity, rigidity ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
range of motion, gait ... Bradykinesia, rigidity ... falling, functional gait ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Neurology
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Differential Diagnosis ... INFECTIOUS: • Meningitis ... may indirectly lower ... cardiovascular causes ... #Geriatrics