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

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
flexion of the knees ... pathophysiology for the hip/knee ... is that hip and knee ... an involuntary reflex ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam
Brudzinski's Sign in Meningitis

Severe neck stiffness causes the patient's knees and hips to flex when the
Brudzinski's Sign ... the patient's knees ... and hips to flex ... #Brudzinskis #Sign ... clinical #video #physicalexam
Brudzinski's Sign in Meningitis

Severe neck stiffness causes the patient's knees and hips to flex when the
Brudzinski's Sign ... the patient's knees ... and hips to flex ... #Brudzinskis #Sign ... clinical #video #physicalexam
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
: Non-specific Kernig ... up); Spec: 95% Brudzinski ... Sign • Passively flex ... and legs will flex ... diagnosis #testing #physicalexam
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
start with the knee ... hand under the knee ... degree angle at the knee ... trouble getting a knee ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam
Plantar Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect of the
Plantar Reflex on ... Newborn Physical ... foot then a grasp reflex ... #Plantar #Pyramidal ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam
Lower Extremity Tone on Physical Exam
Assessing motor function of the lower extremities begins with passive range
Next, flex and extend ... the hips, the knees ... LowerExtremity #tone #Newborn ... #PhysicalExam #