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Central cord syndrome
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Most often in C-spine, caused by hyperextension resulting in hemorrhage into the center of the cord. Upper extremities are effected more than lower .
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Brown-sequard syndrome
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damage to half of the cord. Loss of motor function, position and vibratory sense and vasomotor paralysis on same side as lesion. Pain and temperature sensation are lost on the opposite side.
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Anterior cord syndrome
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disruption of blood flow in spinal artery from acute compression from flexion. mixed loss of motor and sensory function.
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Contusion
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Most potential for temporary impairment. As fluids are absorbed, sensation returns. This can take 3-5 months. Must maintain muscle fitness so when nerves return, they can recover.
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Carbidopa
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Used to treat parkinsonism.
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Sinemet
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Carbidopa and levadopa. Sinemet is the brand name for the two combined.
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Benztropine (Cogentin)
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Treatment of Parkinsons
Anticholinergic |
Class: Anticholinergic
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Diazepam
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Antispasmodic, preoperative sedation, concious sedation
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Bendodiazepine
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Dipyridamole
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Prevention of thromboembolism
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Platelet adhesion inhibitor
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Hydrodiuril
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Treatment of edema
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Thiazide diuretic
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Phenobarbital
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Preop sedative
Anticonvulsant decrease cerebral blood flow. Pentothol |
Barbiturate
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Phenytoin
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Antiseisure
Dilantin |
Hydantoin
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Tegretol
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seisures, neurogenic pain(Carbamazepine)
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Anticonvulsant
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Haldol
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Treatment of huntings chorea
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Antipsychotic
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Thorazine
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Treatment of huntingtons chorea
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Chlorpromazine
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Inapsine
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Adjunct to general and reigonal anesthesia
Sedative, hypnotic Droperidol |
Sedative, hypnotic
Droperidol |
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Reglan
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Antiemetic
Management of post-operative nausia |
Antiemetic
Metoclopramide |
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Gaviscon
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Treatment of peptic ulcer pain
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Epidural hematoma
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Often injury to the middle meningeal artery in the temporal area.
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Subdural hematoma
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Subdural hematoma
May be venous. mimics a CVA |
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Intracerebral hematoma
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Intracerebral hematoma
One of the causes for stroke from ruptured vessels. |
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nystagmus, intention tremor or scanning (staccato)speech
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Myasthenia gravis
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Muscle weakness, fatigue, weakness of hands,
Proximal limbs are more affected than distal. |
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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Myelin sheaths are destroyed on lateral tracts of the spinal cord.
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ALS
s/s |
May present with fatigue, muscle weakness, atrophy, twitching.
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Huntingtons chorea
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Loss of cells in the basal ganglia
There are involuntary movements, intellectual decline, |
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Muscular dystrophies
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Muscle wasting, in shoulders, hips arms and eventually hands. Speech problems, GI and eye motor problems
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Decorticate
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Flexion of arms, wrists, fingers, extention and internal rotation of lower extremities
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Decerebrate
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All extremities extended.
Midbrain or brainstem |
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GCS componants
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Eyes, verbal, motor
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Symptoms of ICP
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Increased systolic BP, (widening pulse pressure),
decreased HR Irregular respirations |
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Atrial flutter
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recurring regular saw tooth pattern with 250-350 BPM.
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Atrial fibrillation:
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Rapid irregular P waves over 350.
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Meperidine
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Preop sedation,anesthesia adjunct
Demerol |
Opioid
AE seisures |
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Fentanyl
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Induction and maintenance
Pre and post op analgesia Opioid Sublimaze |
Opioid
Sublimaze |
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Midazolam
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Concious sedation,
Induction adjunct Versed Benzodiazapine |
Benzodiazapine
Versed |
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vicoden
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Analgesia
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Opioid with tylenol
Hydrocodone |
