Increased intracranial pressure, hydrocephalus Flashcards
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signs of transtentorial herniation
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Wide and light-unresponsive pupil
Ipsilateral hemiparesis
Quantitatively disturbed consciousness
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First sign of transtentorial herniation
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Wide and light-unresponsive pupil ipsilaterally
3
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How to reduce ICP in intracerebral haemorrhage
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Reduction of liquor
4
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Diagnosis of idiopathic intracranial hypertension
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ICT for lumbar puncture more than 25 cm
5
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Cognitive decline and frequent falls at walking, incontinence, enlarged ventricles on MRI is likely to have
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Normotensive hydrocephalus
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Normotensive hydrocephalus is characterised by
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Cognitive decline, gait apraxia, incontinence
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Liquor in Normotensive hydrocephalus
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Normal colour with normal opening pressure