neuro Flashcards
1
Q
Complications that need to be monitored in GB
A
pressure sores, DVTs, BP liability, resp involvement (FVC),
2
Q
how is GB treated
A
high dose IVIG within first 2 weeks
3
Q
presentations of VZV in adults?
A
1- shingles
2- opthalmic herpes (5th nn)
3 -ramsey hunt (geniculate ganglion)
can get post herpatic neuralgia
4
Q
CI to LP
A
- raised ICP
- overlying infection
- clotting problem
- haemodynamically unstable
- congenital lesions in the area
5
Q
complications of base of skull fractures
A
intracranial infection
facial nerve palsy
ossicle chain disruption
carotid injury
