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Presentation of Acute Increase in ICP in Adults (4)

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1) HA
2) N/V
3) AMS
4) Visual Disturbances

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Presentation of Acute Increase in ICP in Peds

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Lethargy & Vomiting

Bulging Fontanel

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Presentation of CHRONIC changes in ICP adult (5)

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1)HA
2)Lethargy in varying degrees
Cognitive changes
3)6th CN ( Abducens )palsy = Lateral Rectus weak= eyes cross inward toward nose (esotropia)
4)Parinauds’s disturbances : inability to move the eyes up or down
5) Gait disturbances

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Kids Presentation of chronic ICP changes (4)

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1) Failure to thrive
2) Head Circumference Gradually increases
3) Fontanel may bulge
4) CN palsies ( Again dependent on etiology )

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WHat is ICH ?

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ICP > 20 mmHg

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Acute ICH features

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Irregular Respiration
Bradycardia
HTN
Ipsilateral fixed , dilated pupils ( CN 3 compression on the same side of the mask .

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Chonic ICH features

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Papilledema

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Treatment for ICH

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ABC
Intubation + hyperventilation
PCO2 maintained 25- 30 ish mmHg
Mannitol
Sedation
Steroids
* wean those off ventilator slowly
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2 auto regulation Failure

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Either you get
Hypoperfusion» Ischemia or
Hyperperfusion and Breakthrough :
Breaking BBB, Swelling, Vessel rupture , hemorrhage.

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Cerebral Steal

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Steal from the poor( ischemic area) to give the rich ( non ischemic area). It’s a vasodilator response that decreased CBF to the ischemic area

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What therapy do you implement to enhance perfusion ( 3 things )

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Maintain High Perfusion pressure
Hypocapnia = constricts vessels to counteract the cerebral steal
Barbituates

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GCS

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Severe Brain Injury defines as < 8-9
Moderate = 8-12
Minor ≥ 13
Monitor ICP when GCS <7 *

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6 times when you monitor ICP

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Trauma 
GCS <7
SAH 
Hydrocephalus
Tumor
AV malformation
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Lumbar ICP should not be done when ?

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When you have IC disorders . It can’t amuse downward her nation bc the there is inaccuracy due to small caliber and Lon length catheter .

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What are the 2 modalities of ICP modalities preferred ?

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Intraventricular : cannulate the ventricular FRONTAL HORN

Intraparenchymal : held in place by bolt screw

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What is the effect of ICP on cerebral Blood Flow ?

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Reduce CBF

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What Is CPP , when use it ? What Is normal CPP ? What CPP is considered critical

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Used as a surrogates for CBF
Used when Stats are rapidly changing i.e during herniation
CPP= MAP - ICP or CVP ( whichever higher)
< 40 is critical
Maintain CPP 50 - 55 but book says 60

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Hydrocephalus Communicating vs Non Communicating

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Communicating :
BLOCKAGE of flow around base of brain or of arachnoid villi = fluid collects outside brain and some collect in the ventricles
Non Communicating :
Aqueduct of Sylvius is blocked ! Lateral 3 rd ventricles is backed up ! Volume increase

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Blood Brain Barrier

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Low permeability of these barriers is due to the “tight junctions” that join the endothelial cells of the brain tissue capillaries…

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What is BBB permeable to ?
What is BBB slightly permeable to ?
What is BBB Impermeable to ?

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Permeable to :
Water/CO2/O2/ Most lipid soluble stuff
Slightly permeable to:Electrolytes, Na+ Cl-
K+
Impermeable to :
Plasma Proteins
Non Lipid Soluble large molecules
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Viscous cycle of Brain edema

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Edema&raquo_space; decrease blood flow&raquo_space;Ischemia&raquo_space; more edema

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What is MOA of Brain edema ( 2)

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Either capillary pressure increase or

Capillary is damaged = leaky wall

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Brain CMRO2 vs Total body’s .

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Brain CRMO2 is 15% of total body ‘s CRMO2

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Can brain do aneorobic metabolism

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No!

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Most brain energy supplied by
Glucose | Only 2 minute of glucose stored as glycogen in neurons
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MC 1º brain tumor
``` Astrocytoma Grave prognosis < 1 year life expectancy Found in cerebral hemisphere Treatment: Resection, radiation and chemo ```
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2nd MC 1º tumor:
Meningioma Occurs in convexities of brain and parasagittal region Arise from arachnoid cells external to brain (NOT dura) Slow growing Resectable
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Pituitary Adenoma
Most commonly prolactinoma Bitemporal hemianopia “ tunnel vision” Hyper or hypo pituitarism are sequelae
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Shwannoma
3rd MC 1º tumor Origin is : Schwann Cell Often in CN VIII >> acoustic Shwannoma Respectable
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Seizure causes in Children
Causes | Children- genetic, infection (febrile), trauma, congenital, metabolic
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Seizures causes in adult
Adults- tumors, trauma, stroke, infection
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Seizure causes in Elderly
Elderly- stroke, tumor, trauma, metabolic, infection
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IV anesthetic effect on CMR and CBF
Decrease CMR and CBF in a parallel fashion Whereas ... Most Inhalation decrease CMR while increasing CBF ( vasodilation )
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With IC pathology responses to anesthetics may be ≠ from those of normal subjects . They may have :
Brain tissue hypoxia, acidosis, edema Cerebral vasoparalysis may occur and coupling b/w blood flow and metabolism can be impaired… Under these circumstances… Autoregulation and CO2 reactivity are also disturbed…
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What strict parameters are required during neuroanesthesia ?
Strict BP | Strict Resp management
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Why is Hyperventilation NOT recommend in pts with stroke ?
Low CO2 >> divert blood from normal area to Ischemia bc of cerebral vasoconstriction >>not recommended in stoke Reverse Steal 2) Marked decreased in CBF in pts w/ head trauma
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HYPOCAPNEA = reverse steal or steal ?
Steal bc of vasodilation of good healthy vessels, blood shunts from Ischemic area to vasodilated area
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Does Anesthesia cause a steal effect ?
Yes !
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What other way outside of increase in CBF do anesthetic agents affect ICP ?
Change the rate of production and reabsorption of CSF
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ICH can be rapidly controlled by doing ____but after a while it will cause
Hyperventilation ( decrease ICP ) | Marked decreased in CBF in pt w/ head trauma ( another reason why not to give it to stroke patients)
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N2O effect on CBF CMR ICP
CBF : 2 arrows up CMR: little or none ICP : 2 arrows up
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Isoflurane ( Furane ) effect on CBF CMR ICP
CBF : little or nine CMR 2 arrows down ( decreased ) ICP : none, or slightly or up ( dose dependent)
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Sevo effect on CBF CMR ICP
CBF : decreased , none , or slightly up CMR : 1 or 2 arrows down ICP : None , Slightly or up
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Des effects on CBF , CMR, ICP
CBF : Up or down CMR: 2 Arrows down ICP: Up or one
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Which Fossa is : Cerebellum , Midbrain, Pons, Medulla /
Posterior Fossa
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S/of ICP inc, Initial non specific ( Post Fossa Sx topic )(6)
``` Listlessness HA Fatigue Vomiting Anorexia Personality change ```
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What are the Cerebellar or brainstem signs
Dysmetria ( Lack of coordination ) Hemoparesis ( Unilateral weakness ) Crania Nerve Deficits
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Specific clinical syndromes occur with elevated ICP due to what kind of Tumor ?
``` Acoustic Neuroma CP angle tumors (cerebellarPontine Angle tumor ) Brainstem glioma Carotid body tumor * they rapidly involve neural structures ```
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Midline and 4th Ventricle lesions have what s/s?
``` Truncal ataxia Wide based gait Nystagmus Extraocular Movement abnormalities Truncal titubation ( Nodding head/body- nervous) Hydrocephalus ( early & common) Frequent papilledema Signs of brainstem lesion ```
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S/S of lateral cerebral hemisphere
Lots
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Herniation of cerebellar tonsils through the Foramen _____especially in _____ appear as
``` Magnum ; children; appear as Meningismus : (neck stiffness, photophobia , HA ) Head Tilt Muscle Spasm Opisthotonus Vomiting Skew deviation of eyes Downbeat/vertical nystagmus ```
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Typical posturing from tonsillitis herniation may be mistaken for
Cerebral fits
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how do you know , you have brainstem involvement ?
Ocular Problems : pupil size, ocular mobility , nystagmus Sensory + motor deficits Resp changes : vary depending on brainstem compression i.e hyperventilation vs apnea Multiple CN dysfunction including bulbar palsy Progressive compression on brainstem = gaze + facial palsies >>rapid loss of consciousness, Resp changes , brady, HTN
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Posterior fossa is home to
``` Brainstem Major motor and sensory pathways CV & Resp center RAS Lower CN nuclei ```
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Challenge for anesthesia providers with post fossa sx
1) facilitate surgical Acces while minimizing nervous tissue trauma/ischemia , while maintaining Resp and CV stability
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Pre op a Post Fossa patient please
``` Complete Medical Hx Review List of Meds Physical Exams Neuro Exam Routine investigation ( labs, imaging) ```
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What is the monitoring goal for PFS ?
Adequate CNS perfusion Maintain Cardiorespiratory Stability Detect & treat VAE
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Positions for PFS?
Sitting 1) Head in 3 pin holder 2) LA infiltration of scalp and periosteum at pin site= reduces hypertensive response 3) pad bony prominences 4) thigh high stockings 5) support elbows w/ pillow/pads so they don’t touch table = avoid streth or brachial plexus injury , 6) legs feee of pressure at level of common Peroneal just distal and lateral of fibula head
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How to prevent cervical cord stretching and obs of venous drainage from the face and tongue
Maintain 1 inch space btw chin and chest
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What do you avoid during PFS?
AVOID Large airway and bite block placement AVOID Excessive neck rotation Avoid excessive flexion of knees toward chest = prevent abdominal compression , LE ischemia & sciatic nerve injury
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What are advantages of sitting position ?
1) Lower airway pressure 2) Eases of diaphragmatic excursion ? 3) Better able to hyperventilate 4) Easy Acces to extremities for monitoring fluid / blood administration & blood sampling 5) Number of blood transfusion less in sitting position 6) can see the face for obs of motor response in face during CN stimulation 7) better surgical exposure , less tissue retraction , less cranial nerve damage , more complete resection of tumor
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Contraindications for PFS? ( 8)
``` Intra cardiac defects Severe hypovolemia Cachexia Severe hydrocephalus Lesion vascularity Extremes of age / impaired cardiac function Degenerative Disease of cervical spine Significant CVD ```
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What physio changes happen during sitting position ?
Head elevated higher than Rt Atrium | Decrease in Dural sinus pressure up to 10 mmHg = 1) increased risk VAE( 45% ) & 2) decreases venous bleeding
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PFS in prone position . Advantage vs Disadvantage
Advantage : Heap is elevated to decrease venous bleeding No face compression by keeping head elevated, and shoulders at/or above the edge of the OR table Less VAE Disadvantage: Surgical field not clear Eye compression = blindness from retinal artery thrombosis Conjunctival edema Venous pooling in the lower ext sufficient to impair venous return and hypotension especially in elderly , debilitated patients
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What positions can posterior fossa surgery be in ?
``` Sitting Prone Lateral 3/4 prone Park Bench ```
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When to use lateral position in PFS ?
When unilateral in upper post fossa
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What advantages do Three Quarter prone and park bench have ?
Greater head rotation and access to more axial structures
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Complex tangle of abnormal dilated channels directly shunt blood btw artery & vein
Nidus
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Where are aneurysms often found
On the arteries feeding the AVM
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AVMs present with symptoms?
Seizures, hemorrhage, progressive neurological dysfunction and or HA
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Complications of AVMs
Hemorrhage into surrounding tissue Ischemia Seizures Brain cell death
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S/S of AVM
``` Seizure HA Whooshing sound in skull Other : Subtle behavioral changes Paralysis/weakness in one part of body Loss of coordination /balance Visual disturbances Abnormal sensations ```

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