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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 ... an involuntary reflex ... , it has low sensitivity ... #Sign #Meningitis ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Abdominojugular (Hepatojugular) Reflux

Described by Pasteur in 1885 as a physical sign of TR. Still useful for
as a physical sign ... Still useful for diagnosis ... with reasonable sensitivity ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Video #JVP
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
for Meningitis ... up); Spec: 95% Brudzinski ... Sign • Passively ... #physicalexam # ... Sensitivity #Specificity