64. THE MENINGES OF THE BRAIN. CLINICAL NOTES

Question 1

What is meningitis?

Answer 1

Meningitis is the inflammation or infection of the meninges usually caused by bacterial or viral pathogens
* a high temperature (fever)
* being sick.
* a headache.
* a rash that does not fade when a glass is rolled over it (but a rash will not always develop)
* a stiff neck.
* a dislike of bright lights.
* drowsiness or unresponsiveness.
* seizures (fits)

Question 2

What are the symptoms of meningitis?

Answer 2

Meningitis results in meningeal swelling intracranial hypertension

Question 3

What is a subdural hematoma?

Answer 3

A subdural hematoma occurs when blood builds up between the dura mater and arachnoid mater typically due to injury.

Question 4

What are the effects of a subdural hematoma?

Answer 4

A subdural hematoma can cause neurological complications such as headache confusion

Question 5

What is an epidural hematoma?

Answer 5

An epidural hematoma is bleeding between the dura mater and the skull usually caused by a blow or traumatic event.

Question 6

What are the consequences of an epidural hematoma?

Answer 6

An epidural hematoma may cause a sudden rise in intracranial pressure and potentially fatal symptoms.

Question 7

What causes cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks?

Answer 7

CSF leaks can occur due to trauma or a tear in the arachnoid mater or pia mater.

Question 8

What are the symptoms of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks?

Answer 8

CSF leaks may present with headaches changes in intracranial pressure