Neuro B TBI Flashcards
1
Q
TBI measure
A
Glasgow Coma Scale
2
Q
GCS 3 parts
A
- Eyes
- Verbal
- Motor
3
Q
Cutoff for mild TBI
LOC, GCS, Amnesia
A
LOC > 30min
GCS < 13 after 30min
Amnesia after 24 hours
4
Q
Definition:
Concussion
mTBI
A
- Altered function
- Pathological brain state
5
Q
Concussion measurements
A
MS changes, LOC
Amnesia not criteria
6
Q
3 Places likely for Coup/Contra Coup
A
- Base of Frontal Lobes
- Ant. Tips of Temporal Lobes
- Occipital Lbes
7
Q
Diffuse Axonal Injury
A
- Due to centripetal forces
- Not found on imaging
8
Q
Diffuse Axonal Injury histological finding
A
Retraction balls
9
Q
Phase 2 of Injury
A
Brain edema
10
Q
Phase 2 cause
A
NT cascade (Glutamate -> massive depolarization -> ATP depletion)
11
Q
Post Concussion Syndrome Tx
A
- Neuropsych evaluation
- Sleep Regulation
- Understanding
12
Q
C 3,4,5
A
Diaphragm
Top of the shoulder sensory
13
Q
C 5,6
A
Elbow flexion
Thumb sensory
14
Q
L 5
A
Great toe/foot dorsiflexion
Lateral calf sensory
15
Q
S 2,3,4
A
Anal sphincter tone
Perianal sensory
