UWORLD Flashcards
1
Q
trauma pt: sudden high BP, low HR, 1-sided weakness and AMS
A
transtentorial/uncal herniation
2
Q
BV damaged in epidural hematoma?
A
middle meningeal a.
3
Q
Cushing reflex?
A
HTN, bradycardia, resp depression
4
Q
what does cushing’s reflex indicate?
A
elevated intracranial HTN
5
Q
nerve damaged in transtentorial/uncal herniation?
A
ipsi oculomotor n.
6
Q
Kehr sign
A
referred pain to ipsi shoulder d/t irritation of peritoneum over the hemidiaphragm
