3 results
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
Diagnostic Testing ... : Non-specific Kernig ... 95% Brudzinski Sign ... Up to 100% - VA ... #testing #physicalexam
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
b) CHF c) CVA ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... one post op Cardiology ... stratification #diagnosis
Giant A waves caused by pulmonary HTN. There are two clearly discernible descents (X and Y)
which rules out CV ... has Kussmaul's sign ... the underlying diagnosis ... #JVP #Neck #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Cardiology