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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 ... clinical #video #peds
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
- Dermal gel pads ... pressure to nostril Neck ... lower back and neck ... : - Chest drains ... #CriticalCare #Management
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
Monitors, ECG, Pads ... worsening brady, Signs ... SOB from CHF, Chest ... Pads in AP position ... #differential #management
Chest Tube Placement Checklist
PREPARATION
 o Consent
 o Position Patient
 o Monitoring
 o Time Out
 o Review
Chest Tube Placement ... o Consent o Position ... Labs o Review Meds ... Technique Nick ... Checklist #Procedure #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 ... clinical #video #peds
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Airway Compromise - Position ... indicated; expose neck ... to assess for neck ... ↓ BP is a late sign ... Survey #CABCDE #management
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 ... clinical #video #peds
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Neck: “dropping ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... Imaging - CT Chest ... Gravis #diagnosis #management