Neuro/headaches Flashcards
1
Q
epidural hematoma
A
- lens shaped (biconvex)
- surgical
- lucid interval
- skull fracture transecting the middle menigeal artery
- common in children less than 2
2
Q
lacunar infarct is associated with?
A
diabetes, AA –> plaques to the lacunar arteries
3
Q
forehead immobile peripheral or central?
A
peripheral lesion
4
Q
labyrinthitis
A
inflammation of inner ear structures including semicircular canals and cochlea can result in sensorineural hearing loss
5
Q
HTN urgency how much BP to reduce?
A
decrease MAP by 10-25% with in the first hour
