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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 ... Brudzinski's sign ... , Brudzinski's sign ... #Meningitis #Clinical ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
and workup ... 1) Clinical diagnosis ... impaired executive functions ... (parkinsonian signs ... #Diagnosis #Geriatrics
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
blocks receptor function ... Neck: “dropping ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... #management #neurology
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
- Atypical Clinical ... ophthalmoplegia), systemic signs ... improvement <4m • Etiology ... and Workup: • ... No additional workup
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
if they have no clinical ... , decreased LV function ... and lab signs ( ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Kawasaki
Joint Approach to Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
JIA is a clinical diagnosis - Diagnostic criteria:
 • One
(JIA) JIA is a clinical ... symmetry • Look for signs ... preserve joint function ... Arthritis #JIA #pediatrics ... #peds #diagnosis
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
rise is a late sign ... axillae and anterior neck ... Plan admission to critical ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in the Neonate

WHY CPAP? 
• Maintain airway patency 
• Helps avoid alveoli
surfactant • Aids Functional ... resistance • Improves work ... auscultate for signs ... #ABCs #ABCDE #Peds ... #Pediatrics
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
weakness in the neck ... chest (in a V-sign ... shoulders (in a shawl sign ... and diminished functional ... #management #rheumatology