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Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial ... Meningitis Flexion ... hypertonic neck extensor ... Clinical #Video #Peds ... #Pediatrics #neurology
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Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial ... Meningitis Flexion ... hypertonic neck extensor ... Clinical #Video #Peds ... #Pediatrics #neurology
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ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES IN INTENSIVE CARE

Antibiotic spectra made simple(r). Version 2, now updated with new bugs &
#Antibiotics #Classes ... #Bacterial #Spectra ... Spectrum #Coverage #Susceptibility ... #Pharmacology #Microbiology
Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
Kernig's Sign in Meningitis ... has pain with extension ... Kernigs #Sign #Meningitis ... PhysicalExam #Pediatrics #Peds ... #neurology
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General Bacterial Antibiogram - Antibiotics and Spectrum of Coverage
Make sure you consult your local antibiogram!
VRE -
General Bacterial ... #Antibiotics #Classes ... #Bacterial #Spectrum ... #Coverage #Susceptibility ... #Pharmacology #Microbiology
SPICE (SPACE) Organisms

Gram-negative bacteria that have inducible, chromosomal beta-lactamase genes known as AmpC - Resistance may
Gram-negative bacteria ... detected on initial susceptibility ... organisms in this class ... #Diagnosis #Microbiology ... #SPICE #SPACE #Bacteria
Causes of Encephalopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hyperacute:
 - Primary Neurologic: Vascular (IS, ICH), Seizure, Migraine, Trauma
Causes of Encephalopathy ... Acute: - Primary Neurologic ... ), Infectious (bacterial ... /viral meningitis ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
via droplets, bacterial ... Toxin C -> N. meningitidis ... hearing loss, meningitis ... pneumoniae -> Bacterial ... #Immunization #peds
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
and metabolic causes ... hyponatremia, and bacterial ... meningitis ... Classification #Diagnosis #Neurology
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
spasticity - Extensor ... Non-compressive Spinal Cord Causes ... Neurocysticercosis - Bacterial ... Spasticity • Extensor ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology