chapter 61 vidlec part 2 Flashcards
what are the early manifesting sign of icp
change in LOC
change in condition
headache
cushing triad are characterized by:
hypertension
bradycardia
bradypnea
what is the normal diameter of pupil
2-3 mm
collaborative problem px with increased ICP
brain herniation
diabetes insipidus
SIADH
position with head in neutral position and elevation of HOB ______ degrees to promote venous drainage unless contraindicated
30 to 45
opening of the skull
craniotomy
excision of portion of skull
craniectomy
repair of cranial defect using a plastic or metal plate
cranioplasty
‘circular openings’ for exploration or diagnosis
burr holes
medicine used to prevent seizures
diazepam
hyperosmotic agent
(mannitol)
who: know the risk and benefits
surgery
who: gets the consent
doctor
who: witness only in the consent
nurse
ABNORMAL EPISODES of motor, sensory, autonomic, or psychic activity (or a combination of these) resulting from a sudden, abnormal, UNCONTROLLED ELECTRICAL discharge from cerebral neurons
seizures