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1. Lateral striate
2. PCA- posterior communicating artery
3. Anterior communicating artery
4. MCA -middle cerebral artery
5. Anterior cerebral artery



Valsalva’s maneuver
occurs when attempting to forcibly exhale with the glottis,
mouth and nose closed. It causes an increase in intrathoracic pressure with an accompanying collapse of the vein of the chest wall.
Result of Valsalva’s maneuver
1. Slowing of the pulse
2. Decreased return of blood to the heart
3. Increased intrathoracic pressure
Meningitis
inflammation of the meninges of the spinal cord and brain caused by
bacteria.
The most common bacteria of Meningitis
•Neisseria meningitides
•Diplococcus pneumoniae
•Haemophilus influenzae
Signs/Symptoms
Of
Meningitis
1. Brudzinski’s sign
2. Kernig’s sign
3. Stiff/Tight neck
4. Fever