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Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Flexion of the neck ... the hypertonic neck ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Video ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Flexion of the neck ... the hypertonic neck ... #Meningitis #PhysicalExam ... #Clinical #Video ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
stiffness, and altered mental ... Non-specific Kernig Sign ... 95% Brudzinski Sign ... 5%; Spec: 95% Nuchal ... diagnosis #testing #physicalexam
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
following passive neck ... Passive neck flexion ... Video by Dr. ... #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
of meningitis. ... Central cyanosis ... skin, but the retinal ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics