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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 ... Meningitis Kernig's sign ... Prakash #Kernigs #Sign ... PhysicalExam #Pediatrics #Peds ... #neurology
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
flexion, or even ... as a Babinski sign ... #Babinski #Sign ... PhysicalExam #Diagnosis ... #Neurology
Bilateral B-Lines in case of Pneumonia on Lung POCUS

Young healthy pt with fever/dyspnea. POCUS lung exam
travel hx, home meds ... interstitial lung disease ... partially seen shred sign ... NOT definitively diagnose ... RJonesSonoEM #BLines
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
reflex" because the position ... face is turned to one ... opposite side flex ... clinical #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Check the fat pads ... fat pad (sail sign ... If less than one ... The normal radius ... Xrays #Radiology #peds
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
), fat pads (anterior ... posterior) and bone ... anterior sail sign ... can't make A-OK sign ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... Test if patient blinks ... Motor/Sensory: • Tone ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
incomplete Kawasaki Disease ... is considered positive ... If echo is positive ... clinical and lab signs ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Neuro Findings: None ... tinnitus (Méniére's disease ... Central #Vertigo #diagnosis ... #findings #signs ... symptoms #comparison #neurology
Tone - Hand Position on Physical Exam

A newborn baby’s hand is held in a fisted position
Tone - Hand Position ... with the fingers flexed ... fisted hand is a sign ... #Hand #tone #Newborn ... clinical #video #peds