Papilloedema Flashcards
1
Q
swollen disc secondary to increased intra-cranial pressure
A
papilloedema
2
Q
if bilateral disc swelling what should you suspect?
A
raised ICP
3
Q
what contributes of intracranial pressure
A
brain
blood
CSF
4
Q
what happens to the brain if there is increased ICP
A
it gets squeezed through foramen magnum which compressed the brain stem so patient stops breathing and dies
