Question | Answer |
Four interventions for intracerebral hemorrhage | Control ICP, Antihypertensive meds, monitor F&E, Sx intervention if possible |
Condition of bleeding into subarachnoid space. Sometimes called hermorrhagic stroke | Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH) |
Causes of _______ are HTN, aneurysm, trauma, AVM | Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH) |
What is the number one cause of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH)? | HTN |
Presents as difficulty walking and/or talking, facial droop, changes in cognitive function and other functions that are disrupted with ischemic stroke | Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH) |
Conscious pt with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH) most commonly reports what? What test is done? | Severe HA; CT scan |
Sudden change in LOC, vomiting, and seizures are also sym of what? | Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH) |
What are four complications of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH)? | Increased ICP, Systemic HTN, Rebleed, Cerebral vasospasm |
Condition is most common cause of congenital vessel abnormality. Collection of blood vessels in which the small arteries connect directly with veins. | Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM) |
No capillary beds for nutrients, O2 and waste products pass through. High pressure arteriolar blood directly enters thin-walled veins. Over time, the walls rupture and cause spontaneous bleeding in the brain. | Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM) |
Most common problem of Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM) is bleeding or hemorrhagic ______.` | CVA |
Can cause temporary or permanent neuro problems, even death. | Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM) |
HA, seizure, and progressive neuro deficits are sym of what? | Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM) |
Tx of Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM) includes ________ with removal of AVM and ________ ________ for small lesions. | Craniotomy; stereotactic radiosurgery |