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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 ... to his anterior chest ... the hypertonic neck ... #Meningitis #PhysicalExam ... Peds #Pediatrics #neurology
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Flexion of the neck ... to his anterior chest ... the hypertonic neck ... #Meningitis #PhysicalExam ... Peds #Pediatrics #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Neck: “dropping ... life-threatening Differential ... - Peek sign ... Imaging - CT Chest ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
Face, upper back, chest ... associated with signs ... Tinea versicolor - Chest ... Groin, axilla, neck ... dermatology #rash #differential
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... hypertonia (spasticity, rigidity ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
the following areas ... positive Romberg sign ... Bradykinesia, rigidity ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology