Neuro Flashcards
5 major components
level of consiouness
motor function
eye signs
respirator
vital signs
what is the earliest and most reliable indicator of increased ICP
level of consiousness
GCS
normal ICP
0-15
what is bad ICP
sustained above 20
what is the way to assess for motor to pain
trapezius squeeze
GCS
motor
eyes
verbal
decorticate
into the core
flexion
decerebrate
externsion
down
dermatomes is best for
spinal injury
who might have decreased smell
elderly
why is pupils PERRL and not PERRLA
A is accommodation and we normally do not turn lights off
anisocoria
unequal pupils
diplopia
double vision
corneal reflex
touch eye and see if reflex
oculocephalic reflex is also called
dolls eyes
what is normal for dolls eyes
turn eyes to the side (follow)
occulovestibular
cold caloric test
cold caloric test normal
syrginge of cold water into ear and eyes should go to that sidel
lid lag
eye does not close all the way
central neurogenic hyperventilation
increase RR
cushings triad tells us what
INCREASE ICP
what is cushings triad
widened pulse pressure (increase sbp)
decrease pulse
decrease respiration
what is herniated
push brain tissue else where
s/s of basilar fracture
raccoons eyes
halo sign
battle sign
ptosis
eye drooping
homonymous hemianopsia
lose vision on one side
- the side of the name is the side of lacking of vision
vision changes mean it is worse or better
worse
tardive dysnekeisa is caused by
psych meds
- newer ones not so much
what is a seizure
increase brain activity
usually underlying cause
what are some causes of seizure
alcohol
withdrawl
electrolyte
tumor
trauma
flashing lights
aura
subjective
what meds to stop the seizure
valium or ativanIV