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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 ... , resulting in pain ... an involuntary reflex ... #Video #PhysicalExam
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis ... Non-specific Kernig Sign ... Leg extension → pain ... 95% Brudzinski Sign ... diagnosis #testing #physicalexam
The Bing Sign on Neurological Examination

Pricking the dorsum of the great toe with a pin in
Neurological Examination ... great toe with a pin ... bobvarkey #Bings #Reflex ... #Sign #PhysicalExam ... clinical #neurology #Pyramidal
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
older who have normal ... ear examination ... • Head and neck ... • Otoscopic examination ... TMJ • Head, neck
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... Possible responses to pain ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... of meningitis. ... If abnormal, this ... This reflex is not ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam