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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 ... knee flexed at ... /or there is flexion ... PhysicalExam #Pediatrics #Peds ... #neurology
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
in Meningitis ( ... patients with meningitis ... to assess for meningitis ... #Meningitis #Clinical ... PhysicalExam #Pediatrics #Peds
Practical Pediatric Viral Rash Algorithm

Child presenting with rash and current/ recent symptoms of viral illness but
no signs/ symptoms ... of sepsis or meningitis ... is the likely diagnosis ... Algorithm #Pediatrics #Peds ... #Diagnosis
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
newborn babies that normally ... opposite side flex ... clinical #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Normal #Primitive
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Mildly decreased/Normal ... Acute meningeal signs ... <40 mg/dL • Normal ... , and the diagnosis ... #neurology #meningitis
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
A normal plantar ... response involves toe flexion ... other toes flexing and ... PhysicalExam #Diagnosis ... #Neurology
Galant Reflex on Physical Exam

The Galant reflex is present at birth and remains until the 2nd
flexion of the ... the input of the flexor ... clinical #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Normal #Primitive
Initial assessment and management of coma in pediatric population.

Airway - is it secure? 
Breathing — is
Initial assessment and ... intracranial pressure — abnormal ... - septicaemia/meningitis ... Coma #Pediatrics #Peds ... #CriticalCare #Diagnosis
Newborn Assessment - APGAR Score

Assessment of newborn vital signs following labor via a 10-point scale evaluated
newborn vital signs ... evaluated at 1 minute and ... Grimace, Activity, and ... develop long-term neurologic ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
-80 degrees of flexion ... enable extension; flexor ... 120 degrees of flexion ... dislocation, due to EDS ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis