022615 cases Flashcards
1
Q
what do you usually get w subfalcine herniation
A
compression of ACA and weakness in the leg
2
Q
what can you see anoxic brain injury from?
A
heart attack
whole brain would appear gray and dead
3
Q
def of brain death
A
unresponsive to pain
absence of reflexes (pupillary, corneal, cough, gag, etc)
absence of respirations (positive apnea test w pCO2 over 60)
temp over 32.2. C (90 F)
SBP over 90
no sedatives/paralytics/metabolic imbalances
4
Q
craniotomy
A
removal of portion of skull
5
Q
anytime a hematoma crosses a suture line, what should you think?
A
think subdural instead of epidural
6
Q
contusions are within
A
brain parenchyma itself
7
Q
open vs closed fracture
A
open: has lacerations
