TBI And GCS Flashcards
1
Q
Cerebral perfusion pressure
A
Is the pressure gradient causing blood flow to the brain.
Normal range: 70-90 mmHg
2
Q
Factors that influence CPP
A
CPP = MAP - ICP
Increased MAP = Increased CPP
Increased ICP = Decreased CPP
3
Q
Epidural Hematoma
A
Buildup of blood between the dura mater and the skull
Just below skull
4
Q
Subdural Hematoma
A
Bleeding into the space between the dura and the brain itself
Touches the brain
5
Q
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
A
Bleeding between the brain and the thin tissue meninges that cover the brain
Below the brain
6
Q
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
A
Diseased blood vessels within the brain burst
In the middle of the brain
7
Q
Causes of increased ICP
A
Intracranial tumors Abscesses Meningitis Cerebral edema Subdural Hematoma
