360°medico on Instagram: "Brudzinski's sign, a physical exam to test meningitis. It is the reflexive flexion of knees & hips following passive neck flexion. Must be supplemented with Kernig sign testing. Lumbar puncture (LP) can be done if no contraindications are present, like increased intracranial pressure (ICP), which may result in dangerous brain herniation. #medstudent #medicine #doctors #medicinefiles #med #doctorlife #doctors Shrink"

Dr.Urvi⚕️ on Instagram: "MENINGITIS SIGN - 👉🏻 Positive Brudzinski’s Sign - Involuntary hip/knee flexion when the neck is flexed 👉🏻 Positive Kernig’s Sign - pain on extending the knee when the hip is flexed. Simple mnemonic to remember Meningitis signs: "FAN KISS" 🧠 F – Fever A – Altered mental status N – Neck stiffness K – Kernig’s sign I – Increased sensitivity to light (Photophobia) S – Seizures S – Skin rash (meningococcal) 👉 The first three (FAN) = classic triad. #meningitis #meningiti

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