Neurology — Flashcards

Normal intracranial pressure is _____-15 MMhG

Viral meningitis classically presents with _____, headache, & nuchal rigidity

What is a major cause of delayed morbidity & death 3-10 days after a subarachnoid hemorrhage (30% of patients)? _____

NORMAL findings in a non-contrast CT done > _____ hours of symptom onset for subarachnoid haemorrhage → do a lumbar puncture

Diagnosis = _____

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis affects _____ motor neurons

Hint: upper/lower

What other management is used for MND besides riluzole? _____

6 hours after a subarachnoid haemorrhage the patient may present with _____ due to chemical meningitis

What is the first-line investigation for extradural haematoma? _____

Rebleeding is a complication of subarachnoid hemorrhage that typically arises _____

Hint: duration