Brain Flashcards
1
Q
Talk to us about cerebral auto-regulation.
A
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2
Q
Talk to us about neuro protection during CPB.
A
Increase co2 content —> dilates blood vessels —> increases cerebral blood flow —> increases cerebral perfusion and oxygen delivery
Drugs - thiopentane
Cerebral perfusion during circulatory arrest.
3
Q
Talk to us about cerebral perfusion, methods of delivery, their pros and cons.
A
Isolated cerebral perfusion uses during circulatory arrest. Brain most prone to damage and if left unperfused for longer than 30 minutes you risk irreversible brain damage/stroke.
Methods of delivery:
ACP
RCP
Pros:
Cons:
4
Q
What is “pump head syndrome”
A
Delirium
