Neurology

Question 1

What is GCS?

Answer 1

Glasgow coma Scale is used to assess the level of consciousness and function of Pt after following a brain injury. Ranked between 3-15 (3 being worst)
Eye-opening, Verbal response, and Motor response.

Question 2

What are some neurological examinations?

Answer 2

GCS, Cognitive function test, AVPU, motor function.
2- Cranial nerve function, (12 nerves)
3- Lumbar puncture for CSF (infection meningitis)
4- EEC for seizures, CT, MRI

Question 3

What is TBI and some considerations?
coup and Countre Coup
Unresponsive??

Answer 3

Trauma is caused to the brain due to falls or injury, causing swelling and potential alteration to the brain function.
Coup- initial point of injury
Contre Coup- Opposite injury caused by the brain moving
Unresponsive- Maintain airway, slightly lift head to avoid aspirating, regular daily cycle (day/night), family, low sensory.

Question 4

What is intracranial pressure
1) S+S
2) Risks
3) Treatment
4) Complications

Answer 4

The exertion caused by CSF inside the skull.
1) headache, blurred vision, Nausea, vomiting, cognitive alterations.
2) Brain tumour, injury, Intracranial hypertension, infection, seizure.
3) Surgery to relieve pressure, Ventilation, Anti-hypertensives.
4) Brain damage, Coma, Death.