brain imaging Flashcards
1
Q
what are the most common types of brain imaging?
A
CT
MRI
cerebral angiography
2
Q
what is white on a CT and what is black?
A
bone is white!
white- bone>haematoma>brain>fat>gas- black
3
Q
indications for angiography?
A
spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage
4
Q
what 2 tests must you do to exclude subarachnoid haemorrhage?
A
CT and lumbar puncture