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1
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The three meninges of the CNS

A
  1. Pia Mater
  2. Arachnoid Membrane
  3. Dura Mater
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CSF is found in ________

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Subarachnoid Space

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3
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Subdural and Epidural space are both _______ spaces

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potential

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4
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CSF is synthesized and reabsorbed approx ________

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3 times a day

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5
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Normal ICP

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0-10 mmHg

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6
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Normal CCP

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70-90 mmHg

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7
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CPP calculation

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MAP-ICP

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8
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MAP Calculation

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MAP= DBP +1/3(pulse pressure)

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9
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Cushing Triad

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  1. HTN
  2. Bradycardia
  3. Resp Changes
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10
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A subdural hematoma is typically _______ in nature

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Venous

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11
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A subdural bleed lies between the ________

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dura mater and arachnoid membrane

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12
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Acute Subdural Hematomas become symptomatic at ______

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24 hours

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13
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Subacute Subdural Hematomas become symptomatic at ______

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2-10 days

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14
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Chroinic Subdural Hematomas become symptomatic after ______

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2 weeks

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15
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The chronic subdural will commonly demonstrate a ______ pattern on CT

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Granulated or ‘salt and pepper’

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16
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What patient population will mostly likely demonstrate an acute subdural

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Peds

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17
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The most common cause of subarachnoid bleed is _______

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Trauma

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18
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Triple H-Therapy consist of:

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  1. Hypertension
  2. Hypervolemia
  3. Hemodilution
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19
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Three classifications of CVA

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  1. Embolic
  2. Hemorrhagic
  3. Thrombotic
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20
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______ fracture typically has a focal depression with fractures radiating outward. Similar to a ‘starred window’ pattern.

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Linear Stellate

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21
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_______ fractures are a simple fracture forming a single line across the scull.

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Linear

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22
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_______ fractures involve large sections of the skull being fractured from the main structure and becoming altered in their planar relationship to one another.

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Diastatic

23
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LeForte ___ results in a loose maxillary region or upper lip movement.

A

I

24
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LeForte ___ results in a nasal section that is loose from the face itself.

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II

25
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LeForte ___ the entire face appears to be detached and mobile from the rest of the skull

A

III

26
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The treatment of neurogenic shock includes the following:

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  1. Oxygenate
  2. Perfuse
  3. Fill the Tank
  4. Limit further injury
27
Q

Nipple Line Dermatome ____

A

T4

28
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Xiphoid Dermatome ____

A

T6

29
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Umbilical Dermatome ______

A

T10

30
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Pubis Dermatome _____

A

T12

31
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Pulse Pressure Calc

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SBP-DBP

32
Q

Decorticate Posturing indicates

A

Damage above the cerebellum and brainstem (supra-tentorial)

33
Q

Decerebrate Posturing indicates

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Damage to the brainstem or compression of the thalamus and brainstem

34
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Treatment of increased ICP

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  1. Position Position
  2. Limit Noxious Stimuli
  3. Maintain Euvolemia, Normothermia, Normal Electrolytes
35
Q

In Head Injury Hyperventilate to keep PaCO2 between ______

A

32-35

If healthy then you can say ETCO2 is 3-5 below the this

36
Q

Subdural is usually _______ in nature

A

venous

37
Q

Subdural have a ______ mortality and morbidity

A

High

38
Q

With Subdural bleeds in less 18 months look for ______

A

Bulging Fontanelle

Retinal Hemorrhages

39
Q

Epidural Hematoma is bleeding between the ____ and the ______

A

Skull

Dura Mater

40
Q

Epidural Hematoma are usually ______ in nature

A

arterial

41
Q

With Epidural Hematoma you will see ____ pupil dilation and _______ hemiplagiea

A

ipsilateral

contalateral (opposite of hematoma)

42
Q

Subarachnoid bleed is blood between the ____ and ______

A

Arachnoid Membraine

Pia Mater

43
Q

_____ is the most common cause of subarchanoid and the second is ______

A
  1. Trauma

2. Berri Aneurysm

44
Q

Common Chief Complaint of Subarachnoid _____

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Worst Headache of my life

45
Q

Subarachnoid Bleed CC

A

N/V
Stiff Neck
Visual Disturbance
Altered LOC

46
Q

With Subarachnoid Bleed DO NOT _______

A

do a lumbar puncture

47
Q

Intracerebral hemorrhage is blood in the _______

A

Brain Parenchyma

48
Q

Intracerebral hemorrhage is caused by

A

Shearing and Tensile Force

49
Q

Intracerebral hemorrhage is usually found in the _________

A

White Matter

50
Q

Intraventricular bleed is bleeding into the ______

A

ventricles

51
Q

With a mild concussion there is NO ______

A

LOC

52
Q

Basilar Skull Fx S/S

A

Battle Signs
Periorbital Ecchymosis
Otorrhea
Rhinorrhea

53
Q

Classic Signs of Neurogenic Shock

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  1. Hypotension
  2. Warm Red Skin below the injury
  3. Absence of tachycardia

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