Acute Intracranial Problems
This device measures intracranial pressure and allows for cerebrospinal fluid drainage.
What is a ventriculostomy?
This type of stroke is caused by a blockage in a cerebral artery.
What is an ischemic stroke?
This chronic disease is characterized by demyelination of nerve fibers in the central nervous system.
What is multiple sclerosis?
This is the most common type of dementia, characterized by memory loss and cognitive decline.
What is Alzheimer's disease?
A late sign of increased intracranial pressure characterized by hypertension, bradycardia, and irregular respirations.
What is Cushing's triad?
The acronym "FAST" stands for Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and this.
What is Time to call emergency services?
A progressive neurodegenerative disorder marked by tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia.
What is Parkinson's disease?
A sudden onset of confusion and disorientation, often reversible, is known as this.
What is delirium?
This type of hematoma results from arterial bleeding between the dura mater and the skull.
What is an epidural hematoma?
This medication is administered to dissolve clots in eligible ischemic stroke patients.
What is tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)?
This medication is commonly used to manage symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
What is levodopa?
This type of dementia is associated with Parkinsonian symptoms and visual hallucinations.
What is Lewy body dementia?
Positioning the head of the bed at this angle helps reduce intracranial pressure.
What is 30 degrees?
A stroke affecting the left hemisphere often results in this type of language impairment.
What is aphasia?
An autoimmune disorder causing fluctuating muscle weakness, often affecting ocular and facial muscles.
What is myasthenia gravis?
A therapeutic approach focusing on validating the feelings and experiences of dementia patients.
What is validation therapy?
A brief loss of consciousness followed by a lucid interval is characteristic of this condition.
What is an epidural hematoma?
This imaging technique is commonly used to differentiate between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes.
What is a CT scan?
A chronic condition characterized by recurrent seizures.
What is epilepsy?
This medication class is used to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease.
What are cholinesterase inhibitors?
This osmotic diuretic is commonly used to decrease intracranial pressure.
What is mannitol?
This condition involves a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain, often called a "mini-stroke."
What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
This diagnostic test records electrical activity in the brain and is used to evaluate seizures.
What is an electroencephalogram (EEG)?
A type of dementia resulting from multiple small strokes causing cumulative damage.
What is vascular dementia?
This surgical procedure involves removing a portion of the skull to allow for brain swelling.
What is a craniectomy?
Post-stroke patients may experience this condition characterized by difficulty swallowing.
What is dysphagia?
A chronic pain condition affecting the trigeminal nerve, causing intense facial pain.
What is trigeminal neuralgia?
This imaging technique can help differentiate types of dementia by assessing brain activity.
What is positron emission tomography (PET) scan?
This scale assesses the level of consciousness in patients with acute brain injury.
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale?
This surgical procedure removes atherosclerotic plaque from the carotid artery to prevent stroke.
What is a carotid endarterectomy?
A progressive neurodegenerative disease leading to muscle weakness and atrophy.
What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?
A behavioral intervention that involves engaging dementia patients in meaningful activities.
What is reminiscence therapy?