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Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Flexion of the neck ... his chin to his anterior ... the hypertonic neck ... #Meningitis #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Peds
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Flexion of the neck ... his chin to his anterior ... the hypertonic neck ... #Meningitis #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Peds
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
Diagnostic Testing ... for Meningitis ... Spec: 95% Nuchal Rigidity ... BostonChiefs #Meningitis ... #physicalexam #
Acute Dacryocystitis- A 4-week-old boy was brought to the emergency department after having drainage from both
fluctuant mass inferior ... He received a diagnosis ... the nasolacrimal sac ... , abscess, and meningitis ... clinical #photo #peds
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... reflex • Gag ... hypertonia (spasticity, rigidity ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam