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

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
in Meningitis ( ... While the pathophysiology ... an involuntary reflex ... #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Mutism Pathophysiology ... Test if patient ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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gait, strength, reflexes ... Straight Leg Raise Test ... MeralgiaParesthetica #MSK #pathophysiology ... #differential # ... diagnosis #signs
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
- Differential ... Arboviruses: - West ... Coltivirus Symptoms ... influenzae Symptoms ... Acute meningeal signs
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... of meningitis. ... If abnormal, this ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... and/or symptoms ... Sjogren's • CSF: - Abnormal