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Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Infantile Bacterial Meningitis ... Flexion of the neck ... the hypertonic neck ... extensor muscle, he elevated ... #Meningitis #PhysicalExam
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Infantile Bacterial Meningitis ... Flexion of the neck ... the hypertonic neck ... extensor muscle, he elevated ... #PhysicalExam #
Hepatojugular Reflux (Abdominojugular Test) on Physical Exam

Firm pressure over the liver elicits distension of the jugular
Hepatojugular Reflux ... Abdominojugular #PhysicalExam ... video #cardiology #JVP ... #neck #jugular ... #AJR #HJR
Hepatojugular Reflux (Abdominojugular Test) on Physical Exam

Firm pressure over the liver elicits distension of the jugular
Hepatojugular Reflux ... Abdominojugular #PhysicalExam ... video #cardiology #JVP ... #neck #jugular ... #HJR #AJR
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis ... flex • Sens: ... 5%; Spec: 95% Nuchal ... BostonChiefs #Meningitis ... diagnosis #testing #physicalexam
Hepato-Jugular Reflux (HJR) (Also called Abdominojugular Reflux) on Physical Exam

1) Position the patient supine with bed
Hepato-Jugular Reflux ... Abdominojugular Reflux ... supine with bed elevated ... HepatoJugular #Reflux ... #HJR #PhysicalExam