Epilepsy
Initiated by synchronous, high-frequency discharge from a group of hyperexcitable neurons.
What is a focus?
Net pressure of blood flow to the brain
What is cerebral perfusion pressure?
Episodes of neurological dysfunction lasting no more than a few minutes, resulting from obstruction of blood flow.
What is a transient ischemic attack?
10-20mcg/ml
What is the normal therapeutic level of Phenytoin?
This osmotic diuretic crystalizes when it get cold
What is mannitol?
Type of seizure where there is loss of muscle control
What is atonic?
5-15 mmHg
What is the normal intracranial pressure?
Door to treatment time of 60 minutes or less
What is the golden hour?
Life threatening pancreatitis
What an adverse reaction to Valproic acid?
This watery fluid is produce in the subarachnoid space and it cushions and nourishes the brain.
What is cerebrolspinal fluid?
Most common seizure ages 4-14 y/o
What is absence seizure?
Bradycardia, irregular respirations, and widened pulse pressure.
What is Cushing's triad?
This type of CVA may increase intracraniall pressure and can lead to brain herniation
What is hemorrhagic stroke?
This medication is also used to treat migraine headaches
What is Topiramate?
Most common symptom of ICR impairment that results in increase brain size and in intracranial pressure
What is cerebral edema?
An unusual sensation that precedes a seizure
What is an aura?
If any one components (blood, brain tissue , CSF) increase in volume, there must be a decrease volume of other components or the ICP increases.
What is the Munro-Kelly hypothesis?
Salvageable brain tissue area.
What is the penumbra?
This medication is regulated under the Controlled Substances Act due to its euphoric effect.
What is pregabalin?
The maximun score for this mental status assessment tool is 15
What is ths Glasgow Coma Scale?
Seizure type that affects both sides of the brain and is also known as "convulsion"
What is a tonic-clonic seizure?
Abnormal body posturing in which the person is stiff with bent arms towards the body, clenched fists, and legs are held out straight.
What is decorticate posturing?
Obstruction of arterial blood flow to the brain causing brain hypoperfusion
What is an ischemic stroke?
If given with grapefruit juice, it can increase the peak and trough levels of this medication
What is carbamazepine?
Impaired perfusion, compromised neurotransmission, glucose regulation, and pathology
What are the causes of ICR impairment?