TBI
MAP-ICP
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP)
A condition characterized by an adjustment of body temperature to room temperature
Poikilothermism
A seizure phase described as the recovery time, where the patient usually is fatigued, disoriented and can also be combative
postictal
A minor diffuse head injury characterized by a brief change in LOC, retrograde amnesia, headache, and nausea
Brain Concussion
A condition characterized by Hypertension (up to 300 mm Hg – SBP),Throbbing headache, Marked diaphoresis above level of injury, Bradycardia, Piloerection, Flushing of skin above injury
Autonomic Dysreflexia
A state of continuous seizure activity or condition when seizures recur in rapid succession typically lasting > 5 minutes
Status Epilepticus
Target CPP in traumatic brain injury
50 – 70 mm Hg
Injuries above this level can cause significant respiratory impairment
C4
A type of seizure characterized by a loss of consciousness, stiffening of the body with jerking, cyanosis, excessive salivation, tongue or cheek biting as well as incontinence
Tonic-Clonic (grand mal)
The gcs of a patient who is completely unresponsive
3
A condition characterized by hypotension and bradycardia
Neurogenic shock
Low levels of these 3 electrolytes increase seizure risk
Sodium, calcium, and magnesium