Altered conscious level Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of loss of consciousness
A
Change in awareness of self and environment
2
Q
Causes of unequal pupils
A
Raised ICP
Third nerve palsy
Seizure
3
Q
Causes of equal small pupils
A
Opiate
4
Q
Causes of equal large pupils
A
Amphetamines
Tricyclic antidepressants
5
Q
Intracranial causes of altered conscious level
A
Hypoxic ischaemia Trauma Abscess Tumour Vascular malformation
6
Q
Systemic causes of altered conscious level
A
Metabolic (glucose)
Sepsis
Epilepsy
Intoxication
7
Q
Contraindications for LP
A
Raised ICP Focal neurology Prolonged seizure GCS < 13 Bleeding disorder Abnormal pupils
8
Q
What AVPU score equals GCS 8
A
P
9
Q
When metabolic conditions most likely to present
A
at 6 mo
starting to wean off milk, no more 2hourly supply of food
