Neuromuscular Part Four Flashcards
is peripheral neuropathy present with AIDS
yes - hypersensitivity, sensory loss, pain
what is cerebral hemorrhage
abnormal bleeding as a result of rupture of ablood vessel
with LMN injury, what happens to motor unit potentials
decreased (denervated muscles)
purpose of PET scan for brain
images cerebral blood flow
brain metabolism
muscle fasciculations are common with
LMN injuries
electromyography is good at diagnosing
LMN disease
what is encephalitis
severe infection and inflammation of the brain
acute bleeding in the brain is indicative of
hemorrhage in developing stroke
increased protein in the CSF may indicate
tumors or inflammation
normal protein CSF adult
15-45 mg/dl
normal CSF child
60-100 mL
when is insertional activity increased
in denervated muscle and muscle diseases
when is cerebral edema seen following stroke
3 days post-stroke
complications of lumbar puncture
severe headache (relieved by lying down)
infection
epidural hematoma
uncal herniation
normal appearance of CSF
crystal clear/colorless
normal protein CSF neonates
15-100 mg/dL
what is cerebral anoxia
lack of oxygen supply to the brain
when is TPA most effective
3-4.5 hours post-stroke
1/3 of patients with AIDS present with
CNS or PNS deficits
what is an echoencephalogram used for
lumen of carotid artery and analyzing flow and detection of plaques in carotid arteries
MRI contraindications
metal implants
pacemakers
normal CSF pressure child
10-100 mmH20
normal CSF pressure adult
90-180 mm H20
purpose of lumbar puncture
withdraws CSF to see protein, glucose, immunoglobulin content, cell count
