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Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
Kernig's Sign in ... Meningitis Kernig's sign ... the infant cries as ... #PhysicalExam #Pediatrics ... #Peds #neurology
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
was unable to lower ... back from the bed as ... From - Journal of Pediatrics ... Clinical #Video #Peds ... #Pediatrics #neurology
21-Hydroxylase Deficiency (21-OHD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Autosomal recessive mutation in CYP21A2 coding for the enzyme 21-OHase
wasting crisis & hyperkalemia ... Signs/Symptoms/Complications ... : • Hyperkalemia ... endocrinology #peds ... #pediatrics
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Emergent Hyperkalemia ... cardiac membrane Shift ... not to be used as ... kayexelate) and others lower ... not quickly) #Hyperkalemia
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
5X ULN • AST/ALT ... • LDH ↑ • Hyperkalemia ... Shift of extracellular ... Treatment of underlying ... #nephrology
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
was unable to lower ... back from the bed as ... Clinical #Video #Peds ... #Pediatrics #neurology
Pediatric Primitive Reflexes - Maneuver and Ages

Palmar Grasp Reflex
 - Place your fingers into the baby's
Pediatric Primitive ... baby will flex all ... Abruptly lower the ... #Peds #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #PhysicalExam
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Pediatric Elbow ... fat pad (sail sign ... Not all joint effusions ... Xrays #Radiology #peds ... #Pediatrics #clinical
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Generalized fatigue - ALS ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... immunosuppressants - Meds ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
of UMN and LMN signs ... Upper extremity, lower ... EMG: LMN Signs in ... diagnosis column Treatment ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology