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Scalp - ANSWERS Bleeds profusely; vascular
Foramen magnum - ANSWERS opening through which pressure can be released;
spinal cord passes through
Meninges - ANSWERS membranes that cover brain (pia, arachnoid, dura)
Dura mater - ANSWERS Outermost layer, most resilient
Brain Hemispheres - ANSWERS cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem
Cerebrum - ANSWERS largest part of brain, controls higher functions
Cerebellum - ANSWERS controls primitive functions (coordination & balance)
Brain stem - ANSWERS controls vital functions (cardio-resp)
CSF created where? Absorbed by what? - ANSWERS Ventricles of brain,
reabsorbed by arachnoid membrane
, MACE stands for? - ANSWERS Military Acute Concussion Evaluation
GCS highest/lowest/significant score - ANSWERS High-15 Low-3 Significant-
deterioration of 2+
Baseline Assessment for mental status - ANSWERS AVPU
Decorticate - ANSWERS hyper extension in legs, flexion at arms and elbows,
hands towards center/core. UPPER MID BRAIN
Decerebrate - ANSWERS Teeth clenched, arms and legs extended. CENTRAL MID
BRAIN
GCS deteriorating patients at risk for? - ANSWERS Ongoing pathological process
How to determine if CSF is present in blood - ANSWERS Halo/Target sign
Halo test - ANSWERS drop of blood on gauze- csf will form halo ring around blood
Difference of 1+mm pupil size is considered - ANSWERS abnormal
both pupils dilated but not reacting to light - ANSWERS brainstem injury
pupils dilated but they react to light - ANSWERS injury is reversible