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Kernig's and Brudzinski's Signs- Physical Exam Diagnostic Accuracy in Meningitis

#Diagnosis #PhysicalExam #Meningitis #Sensitivity #Accuracy #Kernigs #Brudzinskis
Kernig's and Brudzinski's ... Signs- Physical ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Meningitis #Sensitivity ... #Accuracy #Kernigs
Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
Kernig's Sign in ... Meningitis Kernig's ... #Sign #Meningitis ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Traditionally, we have been taught to examine for Kernig’s and Brudzinski’s signs when examining patients with
to examine for Kernig ... with suspected meningitis ... evidence and low sensitivity ... #PhysicalExam # ... Meningitis
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
in Meningitis ( ... involuntary reflex to create ... , it has low sensitivity ... #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
: Non-specific Kernig ... Sign: • Leg extension ... 95% Brudzinski Sign ... diagnosis #testing #physicalexam ... #Sensitivity #Specificity
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. ... are observed for signs ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics