Neuro Flashcards
what are burr holes for?
Relieve pressure
how many cervical lamina ?
2
What lies between the midbrain and the medulla?
pons
where does an epidural hemotoma occur?
between the skull and outer covering of the brain
what is performed to treat herniated nucleous pulpous?
Laminectomy
What instrument is used to remove pulpous ?
a pituitary ronguer
what is it called when you free up nerves from adhesions?
Neurolysis
what is a cranioplasty done for?
to repair cranial defects
what is it called when an infants suture line closes prematurely?
Craniosynostosis
do we have to use drills for all cranial procedures?
yes
what are the shallow indication of the brain?
sucli
what are the cerebral hemispheres connected by?
corpus callousm
What are the deep groves of the Brain?
Fissures
what is the best way to control bleeding on fresh cut bone?
bone wax
Where are LeRoys used for?
scalp edges
what is another name for LeRoys?
Raney
What is an arteriovenous malformation?
a congenital defect of abnormal vessels of the brain
is the brain sensitive to pain?
no
What is the brain stem composed of?
Midbrain, Pons, Medulla oblongata, and spinal cord
what does spinal fluid NOT do?
control temperature
What is the blood supply at the base of the brain?
Circle of Willis
what position is a craniotomy done in?
Fowlers or Supine
What cautery is used on the brain?
Bipolar
What is a compressed sponge soaked in thrombin?
Gel foam
What suction tip is used on the brain?
Frasier suction
What is the most common used pituitary Rongeur?
Peapod
what is the relay station for sensory impulses ?
the thalamus
Correct position for anterior cervical discectomy and diffusion?
Supine with head facing away from effected side
What suture is used to close the dura on an adult patient?
4-0 Nurolon
What are the two main principles of this section?
peripheral and central nervous system
where does the patient go to sleep in a lumbar laminectomy?
on the stretcher
what is the fibrous outer layer of the meninges ?
dura mater
what is the brain protected by?
The skull
What is the spinal cord protected by?
the vertebrae
What is the space that is filled with CSF ?
the ventricle
What is TIA?
Transient ischemic attack
What happen in a TIA?
temporary loss of blood to the brain
what is the tissue under the skin of the scalp?
Galea
What is the accumulation of cerebral spinal fluid in ventricles?
hydrocephalus
what is the bone graft used for in a cervical discectomy ?
to fuse the vertebrae
Aneurysms are caused by what?
A weak spot in arterial wall
what is it called when the neural tube fails to close when fetus is developing?
Myelomeningocele
What are the elastic cushion separating the vertebral body from others?
Intervertebral Disk
most common bone graft site?
Iliac Crest
What is used as a diversion of CSF?
A Shunt
What is the dura mater closed with?
4-0 NUrolon or Silk
What is the portion of the brain that controls Homeostasis?
hypothalamus
What does the parietal lobe of the brain control ?
Touch, temp and pain
What is the least inert mesh?
Polyester fiber
What mesh should not be used in an infected area?
MErseline
if stainless steel cannot be used what is the next best option?
Polypropolene
what is the least reactive synthetic suture?
Polypropolene
What suture is used for tendon repair?
Polydiaxanone
What is the tough fibrous tissue that resembles a helmet ?
Galea
How many cranial nerves are there?
12
How many spinal Nerves are there?
31
What is the drain stitch?
FSLX
What is the most mainly used brain retractor?
Davis Brain Spatula
Most common cause of intercerbral hemorrhage?
hypertension
Cranial Nerve I
Olfactory
Cranial Nerve II
optic
Cranial Nerve III
Occipital
Cranial Nerve IV
Trochlear
Cranial Nerve V
Trigeminal
Cranial Nerve VI
Abducens
Cranial Nerve VII
Facial
Cranial Nerve VIII
Vestibulocochlear
Cranial Nerve IX
Glossopharyngeal
Cranial Nerve X
Vagus
Cranial Nerve XI
Accessory
Cranial Nerve XII
Hypoglossal
