Brudzinski's sign. Also, it's *nuchal* rigidity. (nomsg)
Posted By: jessanmt on 2009-03-09
In Reply to: Brzezinski's, huh? - Jessieanne
Subject: Brudzinski's sign. Also, it's *nuchal* rigidity. (nomsg)
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nuchal rigidity
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nuchal rigidity? In neck region...
Subject: nuchal rigidity? In neck region...
Yes, I think that would be part of neurological testing which would be nuchal rigidity.
Subject: Yes, I think that would be part of neurological testing which would be nuchal rigidity.
Brudzinski sign. sm
Subject: Brudzinski sign. sm
Brudzinski sign
1. in meningitis, on passive flexion of the leg on one side, a similar movement occurs in the opposite leg. Syn: contralateral reflex, contralateral sign.
2. in meningitis, involuntary flexion of the knees and hips following flexion of the neck while supine. Syn: neck sign.
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Brudzinski
Subject: Brudzinski
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Brudzinski ?
Subject: Brudzinski ?
Kernig and Brudzinski usually go together to test for meningitis (nm)
Subject: Kernig and Brudzinski usually go together to test for meningitis (nm)
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nuchal, maybe?
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nuchal
Subject: nuchal
There is a "nuchal," and , sub can be used with any word, I suppose. I found this in an old medical word book.
s/l rigidity
Subject: s/l rigidity
maybe good "elasticity and turgor"??
nuchal
Subject: nuchal
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I would say it's nuchal
Subject: I would say it's nuchal
Nuchal - thanks!!!
Subject: Nuchal - thanks!!!
rigidity
Subject: rigidity
cogwheel rigidity
rigidity?
Subject: rigidity?
?no rigidity??
Subject: ?no rigidity??
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neck rigidity
Subject: neck rigidity
That is what I was thinking. Can this been seen in the neuro exam because that is where she is next?
nuchal cord
Subject: nuchal cord
S/L coll-er-well rigidity
Subject: S/L coll-er-well rigidity
The doctor is going over the neurologic exam.
"the patient has no resting tremor, no (s/l coll-er-well) rigidity, no Parkinsonian facies, and no shuffling gait."
? nuchal cord ? (nm)
Subject: ? nuchal cord ? (nm)
Might be nuchal instead of cold.
Subject: Might be nuchal instead of cold.
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any chance it's cogwheel rigidity?
Subject: any chance it's cogwheel rigidity?
Stedmans says its "a type of rigidity seen in parkinsonism in which the muscles respond with cogwheellike jerks to the use of constant force in bending the limb."
Wouldn't be nuchal cord
Subject: Wouldn't be nuchal cord
since that would mean it was wrapped around the neck, and in this case it was wrapped around a leg.
oops rigidity is PE, acidity is ROS, sorry!
Subject: oops rigidity is PE, acidity is ROS, sorry!
The only thing I can think of is nuchal cord..what is the whole sentence? nm
Subject: The only thing I can think of is nuchal cord..what is the whole sentence? nm
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maybe *erythema*?? (nomsg)
Subject: maybe *erythema*?? (nomsg)
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most likely *rotated* (nomsg)
Subject: most likely *rotated* (nomsg)
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near-syncope (nomsg)
Subject: near-syncope (nomsg)
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What does it sound like? (nomsg)
Subject: What does it sound like? (nomsg)
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Do you mean *merthiolate*? (nomsg)
Subject: Do you mean *merthiolate*? (nomsg)
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would doc say skin with good s/l rigidity??? and turgor for elderly patient?
Subject: would doc say skin with good s/l rigidity??? and turgor for elderly patient?
Found it before you posted, but thank you! (nomsg)
Subject: Found it before you posted, but thank you! (nomsg)
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#2 could be *asthenia, osteoporosis" (nomsg)
Subject: #2 could be *asthenia, osteoporosis" (nomsg)
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second word *might* be papilloma but...?? (nomsg)
Subject: second word *might* be papilloma but...?? (nomsg)
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I think I would use "temporo-occipitoparietal" (there are 2 "c's") nomsg
Subject: I think I would use "temporo-occipitoparietal" (there are 2 "c's") nomsg
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maybe "tertiary" complaint (nomsg)
Subject: maybe "tertiary" complaint (nomsg)
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Can you hear *edentulous* in there anywhere? (nomsg)
Subject: Can you hear *edentulous* in there anywhere? (nomsg)
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Maybe Shohl's solution for renal acidosis. (nomsg)
Subject: Maybe Shohl's solution for renal acidosis. (nomsg)
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P.S. BOS-2 pg 98; JAMA; Medical Phrase Index; others. (nomsg)
Subject: P.S. BOS-2 pg 98; JAMA; Medical Phrase Index; others. (nomsg)
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Can you hear "no crepitus or deformity"? (nomsg)
Subject: Can you hear "no crepitus or deformity"? (nomsg)
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I've often heard them say towel clips. #2 may be flow, but?? (nomsg)
Subject: I've often heard them say towel clips. #2 may be flow, but?? (nomsg)
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Never mind. Found it: cilostazol. Helps if you can get the first sound right (nomsg)
Subject: Never mind. Found it: cilostazol. Helps if you can get the first sound right (nomsg)
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Sounds all right. Have heard "hooked to gravity flow" before. (nomsg)
Subject: Sounds all right. Have heard "hooked to gravity flow" before. (nomsg)
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abdominal exam: obturator sign, and positiv s/l Zoe-is sign
Subject: abdominal exam: obturator sign, and positiv s/l Zoe-is sign
grind test or Galeazzi sign, Gower sign
Subject: grind test or Galeazzi sign, Gower sign
Have heard *Adair* forceps/tenaculum and *Deaver" retractor but not combined (nomsg)
Subject: Have heard *Adair* forceps/tenaculum and *Deaver" retractor but not combined (nomsg)
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Cullen sign, Grey Turner sign. No s. nm
Subject: Cullen sign, Grey Turner sign. No s. nm
Lloyd's sign. Look in medical dictionary under sign. NM
Subject: Lloyd's sign. Look in medical dictionary under sign. NM
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She has a positive Tinel's sign, positive Phalen's sign, and positive s/l Durkin's sign.
Subject: She has a positive Tinel's sign, positive Phalen's sign, and positive s/l Durkin's sign.
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There's *dewlap* (in animals)--extra fold/flap of skin in neck; maybe arms, too. (nomsg)
Subject: There's *dewlap* (in animals)--extra fold/flap of skin in neck; maybe arms, too. (nomsg)
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no rebound, guarding, or rigidity. Common to hear no guarding on abdominal exam.
Subject: no rebound, guarding, or rigidity. Common to hear no guarding on abdominal exam.
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