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Brudzinski's Sign in Meningitis

Forced flexion of the neck elicits a reflex flexion of the hips. It
flexion of the neck ... It is found in patients ... with meningitis ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Video #neurology
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Flexion of the neck ... Owing to the hypertonic ... neck extensor muscle ... #PhysicalExam # ... Peds #Pediatrics #neurology
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Flexion of the neck ... Owing to the hypertonic ... neck extensor muscle ... #PhysicalExam # ... Peds #Pediatrics #neurology
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
5th metacarpal neck ... 5th metacarpal neck ... • Mechanism: Closed ... reduce if needed (using ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
Cannon A waves during ... contracts against a closed ... are enough to diagnose ... Awaves #AVNRT #PhysicalExam ... JVP #Cardiology #Neck
Giant A waves caused by pulmonary HTN. There are two clearly discernible descents (X and Y)
more prominent during ... dyspnea and is found ... the underlying diagnosis ... Giant #PHTN #JVP #Neck ... #PhysicalExam #
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
- Differential Diagnosis ... include a: • Neurologic ... • Head and neck ... ) ○ Meningitis ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Highest incidence is found ... Can occur with neck ... with significant neurologic ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology