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

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
Brudzinski’s Sign ... While the pathophysiology ... an involuntary reflex ... #PhysicalExam #Pediatrics ... #Peds
Causes of Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Congenital Heart Disease
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Neuromuscular • Disorders ... Gastroesophageal Reflux ... Breathing • Apnea of Infancy ... #Causes #Peds # ... Pediatrics
Primitive Suck, Rooting Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect
Suck, Rooting Reflex ... toes or “Babinski sign ... normal in the infant ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Plantar Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect of the
Plantar Reflex on ... toes or “Babinski sign ... normal in the infant ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... When the diagnosis ... are observed for signs ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Spinal Cord Disorders ... - Differential ... • Symptoms and signs ... myelopathy - Vit B12 ... dysfunction • Abnormal reflexes
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... Check Vitamin B12 ... management #neurology #differential
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
e.g., diabetic, B12 ... positive Romberg sign ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis ... #Differential # ... Evaluation #Geriatrics