Neuroanaesthesia Flashcards
1
Q
What are the ABC approaches to preventing secondary head injury following initial insult?
A
A- control CO2
B- Avoid hypoxia
C- maintain blood flow to brain (fluids, vasopressors)
2
Q
What info should you include in your referral call to the neurosurgeons?
A
Age GCS Systemic disease/polytrauma Pupils CT appearance
3
Q
What can be given to reduce pressure in the brain?
A
mannitol
hypertonic saline
(dehydrate the brain)
4
Q
Which surgery can be performed to reduced ICP?
A
craniectomy
5
Q
What are the complications of head injuries?
A
addiction chronic traumatic encephalopathy increased risk of suicide premature dementia epilepsy criminality
6
Q
What conditions are bad for the brain?
A
hypoxia hypercarbia hypotension hyper/hypothermia hyper/hyponatraemia hyperactivity- suicide
