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Neurological Emergencies Flashcards

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Define Pia Mater

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Thin cerebral cortex cover, Inner most layer

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Subarachnoid space

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Located between Arachnoid and Pia Mater. Contains CSF

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Define Dura Mater

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Tough outer covering. (2 layers, outer covering adhesed to skull.)

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Epidural space

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Potential space between skull and dura mater. (requires high pressure to create bleed, usually arterial and eye shaped on CT scan)

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Subdural space

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Potential space between dura mater and the arachnoid

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Normal ICP

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0-10 mmHg

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Transducer location for monitoring ICP

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Even with the Foramen of Munro (even with ear canal)

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Normal CPP

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> 60 mmHg

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CPP formula

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CPP = MAP - ICP

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MAP formula

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MAP = DBP + 1/3 pulse pressure

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Pulse pressure formula

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SBP - DBP

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S/S of increased ICP

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Change in LOC, pupil size and reaction
Abnormal motor response
Decorticate posturing
Decerebrate posturing
Cushing's Triad
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What is Decorticate posturing?

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Adduction of arms towards core.

Indicates damage above cerebellum and brainstem

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What is Decerebrate posturing?

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Extension and hyperpronation of arms.

Indicates damage to brainstem or compression of thalamus and brainstem

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Cushing’s Triad

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Hypertension
Bradycardia
Respiratory changes
(Widening pulse pressure)

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Treatment of ICP

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Position patient (eyes forward with c-collar)
Limit noxious stimuli (suction, noise, pressure change, invasive procedures)
Maintain euvolemia, normothermia, electrolytes
Sedation (benzos, Propofol)
Analgesia (opioids, fentanyl)
NMBA (non-depolarizing)

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Subdural Hematoma

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Blood between dura and arachnoid layer (usually venous)

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3 types of subdural hematoma

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Acute = symptomatic within 24 hours
Subacute = symptomatic within 2-10 days
Chronic = symptomatic after 2 weeks
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Subdural hematoma in different age groups

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Elderly = larger subdurals with slowly developing symptoms due to cerebral atrophy

Younger = Rapid onset of symptoms with marked increased ICP

Pediatric = Typically occur <18 months, look for bulging fontanelle and retinal hemorrhage

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Epidural Hematoma

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Bleeding between skull and dura mater (usually arterial)

Laceration of the middle meningeal artery in the temporal lobe

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Classical symptom of Epidural hematoma

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Transient loss of consciousness followed by lucid period

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Define Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

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Bleeding between arachnoid membrane and pia mater.

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Common causes of subarachnoid hemorrhage

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#1 - Trauma
#2 - Berri aneurysm (rupture due to HTN)
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Classical symptoms of subarachnoid hemorrhage

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Worst headache of my life
N/V, stiff neck, vision disturbances, altered LOC
(commonly confused with meningitis, do not do lumbar puncture)

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Define Intracerebral hemorrhage

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Hemorrhage in the brain parenchyma
Produced from shearing and tensile forces
Frequently occurs in the white matter of the frontal and temporal regions

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Define Intraventricular hemorrhage

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Bleeding in the ventricles due to trauma
Results from shearing forces
Greatly increased mortality rate

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Define mild concussion

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Short duration of retrograde amnesia

28
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Define classic concussion

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Brief LOC, retrograde and post-traumatic amnesia

29
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Define Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI)

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Usually coma
Increased ICP
Profound neuro, psych, personality deficits

30
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Three classifications of stroke

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Emboli
Hemorrhagic
Thrombotic

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Stroke treatment

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Thrombolytic therapy within 3 hours of onset (clot only)

Maximize cerebral blood flow, control ICP, supportive care

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Linear fracture

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A line that extends towards base of skull

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Linear Stellate fracture

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Multiple fractures that radiate from the compressed area

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Diastatic fracture

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Separation of the bones at a suture line

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Depressed skull fracture

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May be closed or open

36
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Define basilar skull fracture

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Fracture at base of skull

37
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S/S of basilar skull fracture

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Battle’s sign (bruising behind ears - late)
Periorbital ecchymosis (Raccoon eyes - late)
Otorrhea - bleeding from ear with CSF leak (early or late)
Rhinorrhea - bleeding from nose with CSF leak (early or late)

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Skull fracture complications

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Pneumocephalus (Boyle’s law can increase)

Infections, hematoma, nerve damage, palsies

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Lefort I fracture

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Fracture of maxillae

40
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Lefort II fracture

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Fracture of nose and maxillae

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Lefort III fracture

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Fracture of midorbit, nose, and maxillae

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Presentation of Lefort fractures

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Epistaxis
Trismus
Rhinorrhea
“Floating facial regions”

43
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Treatment of Lefort fractures

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Secure airway

Avoid accessing nose (ETT, NG, NPA)

44
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Neurogenic shock

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Flaccid paralysis immediately or shortly after injury

Parasympathetic dominance below lesion

45
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S/S of neurogenic shock

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Hypotension
Warm red skin below injury
Absence of tachycardia

46
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Anterior cord injury S/S

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Complete motor, pain, and temperature loss below the lesion

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Brown-Sequard injury S/S

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Loss of movement on the same side as the cord damage.

Loss of pain, temp, and sensation on opposite side

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Central cord injury S/S

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Greater motor weakness in upper extremity than in lower extremity with varying degrees of sensory loss

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Autonomic dysreflexia S/S

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Urinary retention, massive increase in sympathetic tone causing HTN, treat with foley

50
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Cranial Nerve I

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Olfactory: Smell

51
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Cranial Nerve II

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Optic: Visual acuity

52
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Cranial Nerve III

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Oculomotor: constricts pupil, opens eyelid

53
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Cranial Neve IV

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Trochlear: look down and outward

54
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Cranial Nerve V

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Trigeminal: forehead, cheek, and chin movement

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Cranial Nerve VI

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Abducens: rotate eyeball outward

56
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Cranial Nerve VII

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Facial: smile, close eyelid, facial movement

57
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Cranial Nerve VIII

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Acoustic: hearing and balance

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Cranial Nerve IX

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Glossopharyngeal: swallow and gag reflex

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Cranial Nerve X

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Vagus: sympathetic / parasympathetic responses - HR, BP, Breathing

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Cranial Nerve XI

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Spinal Accesory: shoulder shrug, head turning

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Cranial Nerve XII

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Hypoglossal: toungue movement

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GCS of 13-15 indicates?

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Minor injury

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GCS of 9-12 indicates?

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Moderate injury

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GCS of <8

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Severe injury

65
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TPA administration

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IV TPA if <3 hours
Intrarterial TPA <6 hours
MERCI if 8-12 hours (roto-rooter)

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