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neuro recap Flashcards

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brain abscess

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  • IV abx broad spec
  • surg decompression
  • high dose corticosteroid
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bacterial meninigits

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  • most - IV cefotaxime, IV dex
  • immunosuppressed - Iv cefotaxime, iv amoxicillin, iv dex
  • penicillin allergy - Iv chloramphenicol
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first line for trigeminal neuralgia

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carbamezapine

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mx SDH

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burr hole craniotomy

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SE dopamine agonists used in PD

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gambling
hypersexual
binge eating
compulsive shopping

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dx of myotonic dystrophy

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genetic analysis

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acute hydrocephalus

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acetazolamide - DE csf secretion
ventriculoaa/ vetriculoperitoneal shunt
physio, OT, pscyh

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RICP (>15mmHg)

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A-E

  • o2 and temp control
  • seizure control
  • mannitol/ hypertonic saline

urgent neurosurg - craniotomy/ burr hole

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