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

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
Brudzinski’s Sign ... Passive neck flexion causes ... an involuntary reflex ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Causes of Pediatric Wheezing - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
CXR Abnormal:
 • Pulmonary Sequestration
 • Congenital Adenoid Cystic
Causes of Pediatric ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... CXR Abnormal: ... Aspiration • GE Reflux ... #Causes #Peds #
Plantar Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect of the
Physical Exam The normal ... sign” is normal ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video #peds ... #pediatrics
Primitive Suck, Rooting Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect
going toes or “Babinski ... sign” is normal ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #peds ... #pediatrics
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Causes of Hypotonic Infant (Floppy Newborn) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Nervous System - Decreased LOC, Axial
Causes of Hypotonic ... Reflexes - Brain ... • Spinal Muscular ... #Causes #Peds # ... Pediatrics
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... When the diagnosis ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Causes of Failure to Thrive - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Adequate Calorie Consumption
 - Increased Losses:
Causes of Failure ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Gastroesophageal Reflux ... #Causes #Peds # ... Pediatrics
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Cord Disorders - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... • Symptoms and signs ... Non-compressive Spinal Cord Causes ... reflexes: Areflexia
Causes of Purpura or Easy Bruising in Children

Platelet count reduced, i.e. thrombocytopenia
 - Increased platelet destruction
Causes of Purpura ... Platelet count normal ... Purpura #Bruising #Causes ... #peds #pediatrics ... #diagnosis #differential