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Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
Meningitis Kernig's ... the hip and knee flexed ... and/or there is flexion ... PhysicalExam #Pediatrics #Peds ... #neurology
Initial assessment and management of coma in pediatric population.

Airway - is it secure? 
Breathing — is
Initial assessment ... intracranial pressure — abnormal ... - septicaemia/meningitis ... Coma #Pediatrics #Peds ... #ABCs #CriticalCare
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. ... always needs urgent assessment ... the heart, the normal ... #Examination #Peds
Diverticulitis on POCUS
55 m presents to the ED with LLQ pain...
No PMH, no meds, no prior
No PMH, no meds, ... worse with abd flexion ... +psoas sign on left ... , LFTs, lipase normal ... blood, 1+ prot, no WBCs