4.1 - Neuro emergencies Flashcards
1
Q
sustained ICP levels above this can injure the brain
A
20
2
Q
phenomenon where temporal lesions push the uncus medially and compress the midbrain
A
uncal herniation
3
Q
uncal herniation leads to what infarct
A
occipital infarct (PCA)
4
Q
subfalcine herniation leads to what infarct?
A
medial frontal and parietal infarct (ACA)
5
Q
cushings triad
A
intracranial hpn
bradycardia
irregular respiration
6
Q
definitive decompression for intracranial hpn
A
ventriculostomy/craniectomy
7
Q
emergent intubation and ventilation to reduce paco2 to what mmhg can reverse, worsened increased ICP
A
35mmhg
8
Q
two ways posterior fossa lesions can cause death
A
occluded 4th ventricle
brain stem compression
9
Q
candidate for thrombolytic therapy with tPA
A
acute stroke
10
Q
new onset seizures in adults signifies
A
irritative mass lesion
