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Critical Care Exam 3 GuideNeuro Basic
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Critical Care Exam 3 Guide Neuro Basics · Brain metabolism o Soul source of energy for the brain is glucose. Brain needs glucose to function. Brain cannot store it, but needs a constant supply. If glucose levels start to fall you will some changed. o Cerebral glucose < 70 mg/dL = confusion o Cerebral glucose < 20 mg/dL = damage · Cerebral blood flow · Autoregulation o Changes in pressure o Changes in CO2 ▪ Alters cerebral blood volume with change in blood vessel size o Ability of the blood vessel in the brain to either constrict or dilate in response to pressure or CO2 levels ▪ Hypotension or hypoventilating causing hypercapnia BV in brain will dilate and vice versa try to send more blood and oxygen to brain.
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Chamberlain College Of Nursing
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