Haemorrhage and seizure Flashcards

1
Q

Where is an extradural haemorrhage typically from?

A

Meningeal arteries

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2
Q

Where is an subdural haemorrhage typically from?

A

Bridging veins

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3
Q

Where is an subarachnoid haemorrhage typically from?

A

Berry aneurysm

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4
Q

Where is an intracerebral haemorrhage typically from?

A

Small vessels in perforating vessels- classicly in the internal capsule following rupture of the lenticulostriate artery

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5
Q

Which type of haemorrhage appears as a cresent on CT?

A

Subdural

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6
Q

What type of haemorrhage appears as blood within the sulci predomininantly near the site of injury?

A

Subarachnoid

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7
Q

What type of seizure results in a blank stare usually lasting less than 10 seconds with impaired awareness?

A

Absence

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8
Q

What type of seizure results in a sudden jerk in a part of the body?

A

Myoclonic

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9
Q

What type of seizure results in a sudden loss of muscle tone?

A

Atonic

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