Neurological Flashcards
1
Q
What type of bleed has middle meningeal artery involvement?
A
Epidural (70-80% of bleeds) (MMA)
2
Q
Which bleed needs a systolic of 140? Why?
A
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Risk of re-bleeding is higher. MAP and systolic BP need to be lower than 160
3
Q
What is diffuse axonal injury?
A
A severe shearing of the axons of the nerve cells in the brain.
Difficult to identify and CTs appear normal in 88% of pts w/ non-hemorrhagic situations
4
Q
What should CPP be in a TBI pt?
A
70 mmHg
