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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
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
around 4 months of age ... face is turned to one ... opposite side flex ... clinical #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Scarf Sign (Normal) on Physical Exam

The scarf sign is used to assess developmental age and muscle
Scarf Sign (Normal ... developmental age ... and muscle tone ... hypotonia #hypotonic #peds ... #normal
Pediatric Primitive Reflexes - Maneuver and Ages

Palmar Grasp Reflex
 - Place your fingers into the baby's
- Maneuver and Ages ... Plantar Grasp Reflex ... Asymmetric Tonic ... Timeline #Pediatrics #Peds ... #Diagnosis #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 ... clinical #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Normal #Primitive
Plantar Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect of the
Physical Exam The normal ... extension of the great toe ... flex. ... toes or “Babinski sign ... clinical #video #peds
Moro Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam

The Moro reflex is obtained by holding the baby’s head and
the arms held in flexion ... An asymmetric Moro ... #Moro #Reflex #Peds ... Clinical #Video #Neurology ... #Normal #PhysicalExam
Primitive Suck, Rooting Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect
aspect of the plantar ... extension of the great toe ... flex. ... toes or “Babinski sign ... clinical #video #peds
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
Muscle weakness & asymmetric ... reduction in tone ... Toxin C -> N. meningitidis ... hearing loss, meningitis ... #Immunization #peds
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Birthweight, gestational age ... is also a late sign ... of meningitis. ... Muscle tone is assessed ... #Examination #Peds