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Clinical manifestations of epidural hematoma - ANSWER-Brief
LOC followed by a lucid period, progressive deterioration in
LOC, possible hemiparesis, dilated and fixed pupil, diagnosis
made by CT
early s/s of increased ICP - ANSWER-diplopia, personality
changes, lower GCS
Ptosis, early morning headache w/ N/V, unilateral
change in pupil size
Risk factors for subdural hematoma - ANSWER-Acute -
clinically symptomatic
in the first 48 hrs after
injury
S/s based on how fast the blood
accumulates
Chronic - s/s occur 2 weeks or more after
the injury
, Common in elderly,
alcoholism
Anticoagulant
therapy
Vein rupture, acceleration-deceleration forces
Prioritization of diagnostic tests in the patient w/ s/s of a stroke
- ANSWER-V/s,
SpO2, Bp, Temp, blood glucose and bedside dysphagia
assessment
Characteristic of decerebrate posturing - ANSWER-Hands and
feet away from
patient (opposite of
decorticate)
Clinical manifestations of right versus left sided stroke -
ANSWER-(Right = quick, left = speech)
Right: left side is paralyzed, spatial perception, quick impulsive
behavior, memory deficits
Left: right side is paralyzed, speech/language deficits, slow
cautious behavior, memory deficits
Risk factors for hemorrhagic stroke - ANSWER-Hypertension,
smoking, heavy