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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 ... passive neck flexion ... Passive neck flexion ... #Meningitis #Clinical ... #PhysicalExam #Pediatrics
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Pediatric Elbow ... fat pad (sail sign ... #Xrays #Radiology ... #peds #Pediatrics ... #clinical
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay
Age <
occur around the knee ... on XRay Age < 30 ... blade of grass sign ... Differential #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #XRay #MSK #pediatrics
Figure of 3 Sign - Coarctation of the Aorta on Chest X-Ray

The figure of 3 sign
Coarctation of the Aorta ... on Chest X-Ray ... appearance of the aorta ... #Chest #XRay #clinical ... #radiology #pediatrics
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
5th metacarpal neck ... Possible associated injuries ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
5th metacarpal neck ... the following injuries ... compromise - Certain radiologic ... Overlying wounds or signs ... #Boxers #Fracture
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... of Head Injuries ... of vomiting • Clinical ... fontanelle • Sign ... Injury #trama #pediatrics
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... indicated; expose neck ... to assess for neck ... cord injury #Pediatrics ... Survey #CABCDE #management