Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

A 1-year-old boy presented with a 2-day history of fever and vomiting. His vaccination status was up to date, including 4 doses of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccines and Hemophilus influenza type b vaccines. At presentation, there were no physical signs suggesting respiratory or circulatory compromise. His heart rate and respiratory rate were 150 beats per minute and 44 times per minute, respectively. His body temperature was 39.6 °C. There was no paralysis, and the pupillary light reflex was normal.
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Rediscovering the Physical Exam Source Type: research