Kernig?
Posted By: MT50 on 2007-11-29
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Subject: Kernig?
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Kernig
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kernig's
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 IT IS KERNIG'S. I LOVE YA!!! THANKS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
no clonus or no Kernig's...nm
Subject: no clonus or no Kernig's...nm
Think it's Kernig's per Dorland's definition. nm
Subject: Think it's Kernig's per Dorland's definition. nm
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Kernig sign possibly
Subject: Kernig sign possibly
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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Definition of Kernig's sign - nothing to do with the shoulder
Subject: Definition of Kernig's sign - nothing to do with the shoulder
Kernig sign: A clinical hallmark of meningitis, inflammation of the meninges, the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.
The test for Kernig sign is done by having the person lie supine (flat on the back), flex the thigh so that it is at a right angle to the trunk, and completely extend the leg at the knee joint. If the leg cannot be completely extended due to pain, this is Kernig sign.
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