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Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
flexion of the knees ... 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 ... and hips to flex ... 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 ... and hips to flex ... clinical #video #physicalexam
Causes of Knee Effusions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Knee Effusion Red Flags:
1. Fever/Chills/Joint pain/Night sweats/Weight loss
	- DDX:
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Causes of Knee Effusions ... - Differential ... #Effusions #causes ... #differential # ... diagnosis #msk #physicalexam
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
Pain (Otalgia) - Differential ... Cranial nerve IX can refer ... Gastroesophageal reflux ... gastroesophageal reflux ... vision or black spots
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... myoclonic movements, tremors ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay
Age <
occur around the knee ... • Giant cell tumor ... blade of grass sign ... Lesions #Bony #Differential ... Radiology #XRay #MSK #pediatrics
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