Exam 10: Critical Care Related to Neurology Physiology and Disorders

Sanjeev has been admitted to intensive care for observation following a fall from a ladder. You are doing his observations and you note that his eyes are opening to speech, he appears confused and he's not obeying commands but moves to localised pain. -You note that his blood pressure is 220/80 mmHg, his pulse is 52 bpm and his breathing pattern is erratic. What is the name given to these symptoms?

As a result of traumatic brain injury, Rose is sedated and ventilated in intensive care. In order to ensure the perfusion of Rose's brain continues, her cerebral perfusion pressure is calculated. -How do you calculate cerebral perfusion pressure?

As a result of traumatic brain injury, Rose is sedated and ventilated in intensive care. In order to ensure the perfusion of Rose's brain continues, her cerebral perfusion pressure is calculated. -What is the normal cerebral flow to a 1500 gram brain?

How much oxygen and nutrients do the brain consume from each cardiac output?

The normal pupil response to the light source is ______

Sanjeev has been admitted to intensive care for observation following a fall from a ladder. You are doing his observations and you note that his eyes are opening to speech, he appears confused and he's not obeying commands but moves to localised pain. -What is his Glasgow Coma Score?

A subdural haematoma ______

Calculation of the Glasgow Coma Score is based on an assessment of the ______

The hindbrain contains the ______