neuro-coma Flashcards
1
Q
bilateral fixed, dilated pupils
A
severe anoxic injury
2
Q
unilateral fixed, dilated pupil
A
herniation with CNIII compression
3
Q
pinpoint pupils
A
narcotics, ICH
4
Q
the pupillary light reflex is a sign that _____ is intact
A
midbrain
5
Q
anisocoria
A
assymettric pupils
may be a sign of uncal herniation
6
Q
doll’s eye reflex is a sign that ______ is intact
A
cervical spine
7
Q
if the patient is breathing, the ______ is funcitoning
A
brainstem
8
Q
brainstem reflexes (5)
A
pupillay caloric gag doll's eyes corneal
