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What is normal intercranial pressure (ICP)?
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8-12 mmHg, this leads us to finding Cerebral perfusion pressure.
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At what CPP result in level of consciousness deteriorating?
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<60 mmHg
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At what CPP results in neuronal death?
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below 40-35 mmHg
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What is the CPP formula?
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CPP = MAP - ICP
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What does Cerebral Prefusion Pressure (CPP) represent?
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CBV and CBF
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If ICP goes up, consciousness ______.
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Goes down
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What is the Traid (Cushing reflex) late indicator?
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Slowing of heart rate, increase systolic BP, and a widening pulse pressure
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What does the Glasgow Coma Scale measure?
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Eye opening, Verbal response, and Motor response
Score 1-5, 5 being the best. |
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What are the 3 brain death criteria?
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Absence of brain stem reflexes, absence of cortical electrical activity, and the demonstration of irreversibly of the state.
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What is persistent vegetative state?
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Loss of cognitive functions and the unawareness of self and surroundings, which include sleep-wake cycles, longer than 30 days.
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What are the causes of stroke?
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1. Thrombic (60% of strokes)
2. Embolic 3. Intracerebral hemorrhage: a blood vessel under pressure bursts, which causes blood to leak through a hole |
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What are hematomas?
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Large blood clot (100-200cc). Types: Epidural and subdural
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What is usually the cause of encephalitis?
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HSV-1
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What is Status epilepticus?
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Seizure lasting over 30 minutes
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