Meningeal Irritation Tests

Question 1

Meningitis

Answer 1

Triad- pyrexia, nuchal rigidity, headaches
L’hermitte’s- passive csp flexion. Positive sign= electric shock radiating in arms/ legs
Brudzinski’s sign- l’hermitte’s followed by knee/ hip flexion= positive sign
Kernig’s- flex hip to 90 and slowly extend knee. Positive= resistance/ pain