Emergencies Flashcards
1
Q
What is Kernig’s sign?
A
Meningism - flexion of the hip and then extension of the knee causes pain
2
Q
What is Brudzinski’s sign?
A
Flexion of the neck –> hip flexion
3
Q
What organism most often causes meningococcal septicaemia?
A
Nisseria meningitidis
4
Q
What dose of IM adrenaline (1:1000) is given in anaphylaxis?
A
<6y: 150mcg
6-12y: 300mcg
>12y: 500mcg
