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Neurological Flashcards

1
Q

Monroe Kelly Hypothesis

A

Fixed space with three components:

Brain:CSF:Blood

Any increase in these areas means a decrease in another.

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2
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Normal ICP Range

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0-15 mmHg

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3
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Calculating MAP

A

(DBP X2) + SBP / 3

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4
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Calculation for CPP

A

MAP - ICP

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5
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Increased ICP

A

Tachycardia
Cheyne-Stokes Respirations
Elevated Blood Pressure

Herniation? :

Decorticate
Decebrate
Blow pupil/differing pupils
Change in LOC / motor response

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6
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Cushing Triad

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Increased in ICP

Bradycardia
Elevated Blood Pressure - Widened Pulse Pressure
Cheyne Stokes Respirations

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7
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Secondary Brain Injuries

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3 H’s for secondary TBI

Hypoxia
Hypo/Hypertension
Hypo/Hypercapnia

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8
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CT Scan Subdural Bleed

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Concave Shape

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9
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CT Scan Epidural Bleed

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Convex Shape (Lemon)

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10
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Subdural Hematoma

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Occurs between dura mater and arachnoid membrane.

Venous in nature.

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11
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Epidural Hematoma

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Between Cranium and dura mater

Most of the time from traumas

Rapid Decompression of the brain stem

“lucid interval” neurological deterioration

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12
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subarachnoid hemorrhage

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between the arachnoid and the pia mater

Sudden s/s. Massive headache/seizures

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13
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Layers of brain covering

A

Pia Mater (Thin)
Arachnoid (Middle Layer)
Dura Mater (Outer Layer)
Cranium (Covering)

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14
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Intraventricular Hemorrhage

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Bleeding from ventrics.

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15
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Anterior Cord Syndrome

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Hyper-flexion injury
Below T10 usually

urine/fecal incontinence
Spastic paralysis

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16
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Brown Sequard Syndrome

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Penetrating Trauma

Ipsilateral Injury (one-sided injury)

Loss of pain and temperature on one side, and other side loss of fine touch and vibration (contralateral)

17
Q

Central Cord Syndrome

A

Hyper-extension Injury

Cervical - Thoracic. Upper neuron normal

18
Q

Sciwora

A

Swelling of the spinal cord

Spinal
Cord
Injury
Without
Radiograph
Abnormality

19
Q

Spinal Shock vs. Neurological Shock

A

Loss of involuntary reflexes below site of injury.

Neuro - Acute spinal cord C1 - T5. Loss of vasomotor tone at and below level of injury.

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