Increased ICP Flashcards
What type of edema is obstructive hydrocephalus
A vasogenic
B cytotoxic
C interstitial
C
Doc for vasogenic edema?
Doc for cytotoxic edema
Dexethasone
Mannitol
What malformation has a cystic expansion of the 4th ventricle w prominent occuput
Dandy walker malformation
Diagnosis for primary tumors
Mri w or wo gadolinium
How many cm of brain abscess is surgery indicated?
1.5cm
2cm
2.5cm
3cm
2.5cm
GS for dx of meningitis?
Tx?
Lumbar puncture and csf analysis
Antibiotic therapy
Which stage of TB can present w decerebrate posture, hypetension, coma?
Tx for TB Meningitis?
3rd stage
2HRZE \10HR
Tx for cns infections
Cefritaxone + Vancomycin
Most common cause of acute ischemic stroke(focal neuro deficit)?
Arteriopathy
MC cause of rapid increase in head size <2 yo, >2 yo
<2: TOF
> 2: stroke