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Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
Brudzinski’s Sign ... by reflexive flexion ... Passive neck flexion ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Positive Babinski Reflex with dorsiflexion of the big toe after stroking the sole of the foot.
This
Positive Babinski ... dorsiflexion of the big toe ... gives way to a flexor ... Upgoing #Positive #Peds ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
should maintain a flexed ... on the leg is a sign ... Leg #Traction #Lower ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #peds
Lower Extremity Tone on Physical Exam
Assessing motor function of the lower extremities begins with passive range
Lower Extremity ... function of the lower ... Next, flex and extend ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #peds
Tone - Leg Recoil on Physical Exam
To test leg recoil, the legs are fully flexed on
legs are fully flexed ... spring back to the flexed ... #Leg #Recoil #Lower ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #peds
Pediatric Primitive Reflexes - Maneuver and Ages

Palmar Grasp Reflex
 - Place your fingers into the baby's
The baby will flex ... Abruptly lower the ... , turn head to one ... Timeline #Pediatrics #Peds ... Diagnosis #Neurology #PhysicalExam
Plantar Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect of the
extension of the great toe ... toes will plantar flex ... sign” is normal ... Reflex #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #peds
Primitive Suck, Rooting Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect
toes will plantar flex ... going toes or “Babinski ... sign” is normal ... Reflex #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #peds
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 ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video #peds
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
, have the arm flexed ... predominantly flexor ... consistent with a lower ... Reflex #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #peds