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

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How to reduce ICP in intracerebral haemorrhage

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Reduction of liquor

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Diagnosis of idiopathic intracranial hypertension

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ICT for lumbar puncture more than 25 cm

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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

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