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Traditionally, we have been taught to examine for Kernig’s and Brudzinski’s signs when examining patients with
to examine for Kernig ... evidence and low sensitivity ... they do recommend testing ... #PhysicalExam # ... Meningitis
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
Diagnostic Testing ... for Meningitis ... : Non-specific Kernig ... #physicalexam # ... Sensitivity #Specificity
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