DLM Flashcards
1
Q
Cerebral hemorrhage- Imaging
A
CT without contrast
- Allows blood visualization
2
Q
Cerebral edema- Imaging
A
CT or MRI
3
Q
CVA or TIA- Imaging
A
- CT to RO bleed
- Carotid US for stenosis
4
Q
Hydrocephalus- Imaging
A
MRI- anatomical changes, CSF flow
5
Q
Masses/ lesions- Imaging
A
MRI with gadolinium
6
Q
Lumbar puncture- indications
A
- Brain/ SC neoplasm
- Hemorrhage
- Meningitis
7
Q
Lumbar puncture- Contraindications
A
- Increased intracranial pressure
- Degenerative joint disease
- Infection near LP site
8
Q
Lumbar puncture- Procedure
A
- Through L3-L4
- Lateral decubitus position
9
Q
Lumbar puncture- Indicators of infection
A
- High white count
- High PMNs
- High protein
- Low glucose
