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

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
following passive neck ... Passive neck flexion ... involuntary reflex to create ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Ventral Suspension Position on Newborn Physical Exam 
The baby is placed in the prone position, suspended
placed under the chest ... the hand on the chest ... assess a baby’s neck ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #video #peds #pediatrics
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... Airway Compromise - Position ... indicated; expose neck ... to assess for neck ... Survey #CABCDE #management
Neonatal Resuscitation - Airway and Breathing
Airway
 • Opened by placing the infants's head in a neutral
pressure to achieve chest ... , neck position, ... ensure adequate chest ... Airway #Breathing #Management ... #peds #pediatrics
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 ... chin is on the chest ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #video #peds #pediatrics
Tone - Head Control on Physical Exam
The strength and tone of the neck extensors can be
and tone of the neck ... and neck flexed ... chin is on the chest ... tone #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #video #peds #pediatrics
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in the Neonate

WHY CPAP? 
• Maintain airway patency 
• Helps avoid alveoli
Continuous Positive ... Helps to Stabilise chest ... auscultate for signs ... CPAP #Neonate #Management ... #ABCDE #Peds #Pediatrics
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
weakness in the neck ... or the anterior chest ... (in a V-sign), ... NXP-2 antibody positive ... Dermatomyositis #diagnosis #management