CNS infections, concussion Flashcards
Meningitis inflammation of what?
Meninges of brain of spinal cord
2 types of Meningitis
Bacterial and Aseptic
MC Etiology of acute bacterial Meningitis?
S Pneumoniae
Where is Meningitis bacteria and how it penetrate?
Encapsulated bacteria in naso-oropharynx which penetrated intravascular space
Most sensitive sign on bacterial Meningitis?
Fever
Kernig’s Sign in Meningitis
Can’t straighted knee with hip flexion
Brudzinski’s sign in Meningitis
Neck flexion produces knee/hip flexion
Are Brudzinski and Kernig signs sensitive for Meningitis?
No!
Neck and light in bacterial Meningitis
Nuchal rigidity, photosensitivity
HA in bacterial Meningitis?
“Dull”, described unlike others
Onset of sx in Meningitis?
Rapid over 24h
Definitive dx in Meningitis?
LP
What to do and check before LP in Meningitis?
CT! Check ICP and brain shifting. LP can reduce pressure too quickly and cause herniation.
Where to do LP in Meningitis?
Laying down, L3 and below (corda equina).
How much CSF to draw for analysis in Meningitis?
4-8mL for PCR
Glucose level in bacterial Meningitis?
Markedly decreased (<40)
If glucose normal on LP in Meningitis then what etiology?
Viral
Viral Meningitis d/t enterovirus in which seasons?
Summer/early fall
What is most common Meningitis
Aseptic d/t enterovirus
Petechial rash in bacterial Meningitis d/t which bacteria?
N Meningitidis
Tx of bacterial Meningitis 18-50y/o
Ceftriaxone + Vancomycin
Tx of bacterial Meningitis if >50 y/o?
Amp + Ceft + Vanco
When to give steroids in bacterial Meningitis?
Prior or with abx!
Tx for elevated ICP?
Mannitol, mild hyperventilation, hypertonic saline
Tx for viral Meningitis?
Antivirals, symptomatic outpatient care
Encephalitis inflammation of what?
Brain parenchyma
Encephalitis etiology?
Viral. HSV and Enterovirus MC in immunocompetent. Measels MC in world.
Encephalitis virus causes what sort of reaction?
Hypersensivitiy reaction
Which brain matter affected more in Encephalitis?
Gray matter more than white
Class sx of Encephalitis?
Fever, HA, AMD
Encephalitis sx speed of onset?
Rapid
What is Primary Manifestation of Encephalitis?
URI sx, kinda sick
When is Secondary Manifestation of Encephalitis?
1-3 weeks after URI