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Brudzinski's Sign in Meningitis

Forced flexion of the neck elicits a reflex flexion of the hips. It
Brudzinski's Sign ... flexion of the neck ... elicits a reflex ... #Brudzinskis #Signs ... #Meningitis #PhysicalExam
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 is present ... flexed at 90°, cannot ... #Sign #Meningitis
Abdominojugular (Hepatojugular) Reflux

Described by Pasteur in 1885 as a physical sign of TR. Still useful for
as a physical sign ... Resource limited setting ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Video #JVP ... VolumeStatus #Cardiology #HJR
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
for Meningitis ... : Non-specific Kernig ... Sign: • Leg extension ... 95% Brudzinski Sign ... #physicalexam #
Brudzinski's Sign in Meningitis

Severe neck stiffness causes the patient's knees and hips to flex when the
Brudzinski's Sign ... knees and hips to flex ... #Brudzinskis #Sign ... #video #physicalexam ... #neurology
Brudzinski's Sign in Meningitis

Severe neck stiffness causes the patient's knees and hips to flex when the
Brudzinski's Sign ... knees and hips to flex ... #Brudzinskis #Sign ... #video #physicalexam ... #neurology
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
Her ocular exam ... In-office testing ... such as cogan sign ... Myasthenia #Gravis #PhysicalExam ... ophthalmology #neurology