Baby Miller Ch30 Flashcards
1
Q
Normal cerebral blood flow (CBF)
A
40 to 50 mL/100 g/min, about 15% of cardiac output
2
Q
Cerebral blood flow (CBF) is reduced by how much for each 1 degree decrease in body temp below 37C?
A
7%
3
Q
Cerebral blood flow (CBF) changes by how many mL/100g/min for every 1 mmHg change in PCO2?
A
1 mL/100g/min for every 1 mmHg of PCO2
4
Q
Autoregulation of CBF with inhaled anesthetics is maintained with MAC less than?
A
One
5
Q
Definition of intracranial hypertension
A
ICP > 15 mmHg
6
Q
Methods to decrease intracranial pressure (ICP)
A
Elevate head Hyperventilate CSF drain Diuretic Avoid cerebral vasodilators like volatile anesthetics
