Haemorrhage and seizure Flashcards
Where is an extradural haemorrhage typically from?
Meningeal arteries
Where is an subdural haemorrhage typically from?
Bridging veins
Where is an subarachnoid haemorrhage typically from?
Berry aneurysm
Where is an intracerebral haemorrhage typically from?
Small vessels in perforating vessels- classicly in the internal capsule following rupture of the lenticulostriate artery
Which type of haemorrhage appears as a cresent on CT?
Subdural
What type of haemorrhage appears as blood within the sulci predomininantly near the site of injury?
Subarachnoid
What type of seizure results in a blank stare usually lasting less than 10 seconds with impaired awareness?
Absence
What type of seizure results in a sudden jerk in a part of the body?
Myoclonic
What type of seizure results in a sudden loss of muscle tone?
Atonic