Flashcards in Neuro K Coma Deck (19):
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Coma anatomy
Dysfunction of both hemispheres or the Reticular Activating System
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Persistent Vegitative State definition
Complete lack of awareness, but preservation of some autonomic function (brainstem)
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#1 reason for seizure recurrence
Noncompliance
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Coma history -> Cause
1. Sudden Onset
2. Hemiparesis
3. Protracted downhill course
4. Preceded by confusion
1. Brainstem stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage
2. Intracerebral hemorrhage
3. Tumor, Abscess, Chronic Subdural
4. Metabolic, Drugs
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Cranial nerve exit mnemonic
2244
2- above brainstem
2- midbrain
4- pons
4- medulla
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Pupillary constriction
CN 3 Midbrain
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Vestibular system
CN 8 Pons
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Pons lesion pupils
Pinpoint (para fine, sympa destroyed)
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Midbrain lesion pupils
Midposition, fixed
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Coma nystagmus
Slow deviation, no nystagmus (no frontal lobe)
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COWS
Opposite for comatose (mnemonic is for nystagmus, not deviation)
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Shotgun Tx for ER coma
Glucose, Thiamine, Naloxone
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Glasgow Coma Scale - 3 Measurements
1. Eyes
2. Verbal
3. Motor
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Coma time length
4 weeks max
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Definition of death
Cessation of brain function
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Coma definition
Not responsive, but some brainstem reflexes
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3 Findings of Brain Death
1. Coma
2. Absence of Brainstem reflexes
3. Apnea
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Positive apnea test
PCO2 > 60
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