pathophys neuro in class Flashcards
1
Q
cushings triad
A
decreased HR, hypertension, abnormal respirations
** a late sign**
2
Q
what causes a seizure
A
disruption or excessive neuronal activity, *remember that blood flow could still be normal
3
Q
what is a TBI
A
traumatic brain injury
4
Q
what is a DAI
A
diffuse axonal injury
5
Q
myoclonus vs clonus
A
jerking arrhythmically vs jerking rhythmically
6
Q
key symptom for Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH)
A
worse headache of your life
7
Q
what are ways the brain compensates to ICP
A
pulling off the CSF, pulling off some of the venous volume
the blood pressure goes up because we need to overcome the pressure
slow irregular respirations because of the pressure on the brain stem
8
Q
first sign of something happening
A
change in LOC or change in mental status
