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

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
Brudzinski’s Sign ... following passive neck ... Passive neck flexion ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
Diagnostic Testing ... Non-specific Kernig Sign ... up); Spec: 95% Brudzinski ... Sign • Passively ... #testing #physicalexam
Prone Position on Newborn Physical Exam
The strength and tone of the neck extensors can be tested
and tone of the neck ... and neck flexed ... test for head lag ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #peds
Tone - Head Control on Physical Exam
The strength and tone of the neck extensors can be
and tone of the neck ... and neck flexed ... test for head lag ... tone #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #peds
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... previous gaze position ... previous gaze position ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
pressure and cranial ultrasound ... is also a late sign ... When the diagnosis ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... #Examination #Peds