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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 ... Passive neck flexion causes ... an involuntary reflex ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Brudzinski's Sign in Meningitis

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

Severe neck stiffness causes the patient's knees and hips to flex when the
Brudzinski's Sign ... neck stiffness causes ... the patient's knees ... #Brudzinskis #Sign ... clinical #video #physicalexam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Gag reflex ... myoclonic movements, tremors ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Lung Findings on Physical Exam
Crackles:
 • Short, discontinuous, sounds mostly heard during inspiration
 • Caused by
Exam Crackles: • Short ... inspiration • Caused ... swelling, secretions, tumor ... Findings #Pulmonary #PhysicalExam ... #diagnosis #signs
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
start with the knee ... hand under the knee ... hypotonia and the cause ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #video #peds #pediatrics
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
until the buttock starts ... The knee should ... on the leg is a sign ... tone #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #video #peds #pediatrics
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
bilateral, malignant, pediatric ... cases, not associated ... Symptoms and Signs ... common symptoms and signs ... hypotension (may reflect
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... checked for red reflex ... This reflex is not ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics