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Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
Kernig's Sign in ... the hip and knee flexed ... and/or there is flexion ... PhysicalExam #Pediatrics #Peds ... #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Treatment
Blood pressure control:
 • Aim for 10-25% BP reduction within
Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES ... ) - Treatment Blood ... titratable IV meds ... potentially causative meds ... #Management #Neurology
Epiglottitis - Swollen inflamed epiglottis 
Clinical (Rapid onset) 
 • Fever 
 • Sore throat
influenzae type B (pre ... #Epiglottitis #Signs ... #Causes #Diagnosis ... #Differential #Peds
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis
Clinical Features:
 • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or
Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES ... ) - Diagnosis Clinical ... Immunomodulatory meds ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #PRES ... #Neurology
Urine Color - Differential Diagnosis
Red Urine:
 • Medical conditions: bleeding, porphyria, factitious disorder
 • Meds: rifampin,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Urine: • Any cause ... dyes typically cause ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... discoloration #nephrology
Causes of Polyneuropathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Metabolic: DM, Hypothyroidism, CKD, Cirrhosis, Nutritional deficiency
 •
Causes of Polyneuropathy ... - Differential Diagnosis ... • Toxic: EtOH, Meds ... #Algorithm #causes ... #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... the underlying cause ... • Treatment of ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs ... #management #neurology
Galant Reflex on Physical Exam

The Galant reflex is present at birth and remains until the 2nd
pulled up and flexion ... the input of the flexor ... persistent in cases ... clinical #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
- Differential Diagnosis ... treat underlying cause ... Stress, Nausea, ... , CNS Disease, Meds ... #nephrology #sodium
Pediatric Primitive Reflexes - Maneuver and Ages

Palmar Grasp Reflex
 - Place your fingers into the baby's
baby's hands and press ... The baby will flex ... open, and legs flex ... Timeline #Pediatrics #Peds ... #Diagnosis #Neurology