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Cheyne- Stokes Respirations
Respirations that are fast and then become slow, with intervening periods
of apnea. Common in people with head injuries/ICP.
Biots Respirations
Characterized by irregular rate, pattern, and volume of breathing with
intermittent periods of apnea.
,Babinkski Reflex
Occurs when the toes move upward in response to stimulation of the sole
of the foot. Under normal circumstances, the toes move downward.
Coup Contrecoup
Front and rear injury. Brain slams into the front of the skull, and then slams
into the back end of the skull.
Autoregulation
The body responds to a decrease in CPP by increasing the MAP. Resulting
in cerebral vasodilation and increased cerebral blood flow. However, this
is a vicious cycle cause it actually increases ICP.
Decorticate
Flexor posturing. Pt's limbs will be facing toward their core, involving
flexion of the arms and legs.
, Decerebrate
Extensor posturing. Pt's limbs will be extending away from the body.
Intracerebral Hematoma
Involves bleeding within the brain tissue itself. Can follow a penetrating
injury to the head. Have a high mortality rate.
Hyperpyrexia
Patients with a head injury can develop a high body temperature, which
can worsen the condition of the brain.