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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 ... #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 ... #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 ... #video #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 ... #Meningitis #Clinical ... #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Resistance or pain elicited by passive extension of the knees, thought to be
Kernig's Sign in ... extension of the knees ... thought to be caused ... #Kernigs #Sign # ... #video #physicalexam
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
Mastoiditis • Viral myringitis ... 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
• 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