Monday, August 8, 2016

PE Findings of Meningitis

Headache

Pos. Kernig's Sign: Pt supine with hip flexed to 90 deg. Extending lower leg painful.

Pos. Brudzinski Cheek: Pressure to cheek causes UExtremity flexion

Pos. Brudzinski Symphyseal Sign: Pubic Symph. pressure causes Hip flexion, abduction

Pos. Brudzinski Neck Sign: Flexion of Neck causes Flexion of Hips.


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