Spondilolysis in athletes
... portions of the bone at the defect closer together and may allow for healing to occur. For patients whose symptoms fail to improve with conservative treatment surgery may be an option. The type of surgery is based on the type of spondylolisthesis. Patients with isthmic spondylolisthesis may benefit ...
... portions of the bone at the defect closer together and may allow for healing to occur. For patients whose symptoms fail to improve with conservative treatment surgery may be an option. The type of surgery is based on the type of spondylolisthesis. Patients with isthmic spondylolisthesis may benefit ...
Meningitis and Encephalitis in the Older Patient
... Triad: fever, nuchal rigidity, altered mental status: only seen in 40% elderly Only 59% of elderly patients with acute bacterial meningitis had fever Most have at least ONE symptom ...
... Triad: fever, nuchal rigidity, altered mental status: only seen in 40% elderly Only 59% of elderly patients with acute bacterial meningitis had fever Most have at least ONE symptom ...
OPHTHALMIC COMPLICATIONS OF MENINGOMYELOCELE AND
... there is some doubt as to the exact cause of the primary optic atrophy, but it seems likely that a secondary rise in intracranial pressure was precipitated by meningitis and that this possibly caused stretching of the optic chiasma. The fact that atrophic changes were late to appear at the optic ner ...
... there is some doubt as to the exact cause of the primary optic atrophy, but it seems likely that a secondary rise in intracranial pressure was precipitated by meningitis and that this possibly caused stretching of the optic chiasma. The fact that atrophic changes were late to appear at the optic ner ...
Chapter 7 Central Nervous System - kendrick
... injury, victim may be dizzy, or lose consciousness briefly but there is no permanent brain damage. B. Contusion- nervous tissue destruction occurs and the tissue does not regenerate. A severe brain stem contusion would cause someone to go into a coma. ...
... injury, victim may be dizzy, or lose consciousness briefly but there is no permanent brain damage. B. Contusion- nervous tissue destruction occurs and the tissue does not regenerate. A severe brain stem contusion would cause someone to go into a coma. ...
Neurological Disorders Expert Questions
... worsening headache over several days or significant differences from prior headaches. Onset - sudden onset headache especially when occurring with exertion is an independent predictor of IC pathology – especially 25% of these patients will have SAH. Headache location – nonspecific and diagnosis ...
... worsening headache over several days or significant differences from prior headaches. Onset - sudden onset headache especially when occurring with exertion is an independent predictor of IC pathology – especially 25% of these patients will have SAH. Headache location – nonspecific and diagnosis ...
notes - Austin Community College
... brainstem up to the thalamus that controls wakefulness, arousal and alertness. Injury to the RAS with an intact cerebral cortex results in difficulty with arousal which in turn makes assessment of the cognitive function difficult. ...
... brainstem up to the thalamus that controls wakefulness, arousal and alertness. Injury to the RAS with an intact cerebral cortex results in difficulty with arousal which in turn makes assessment of the cognitive function difficult. ...
Ch09 Cerebrospinal Fluid Davis - 36-454-f10
... degeneration of neural tissue • Meningitis/hemorrhage most common causes of increased damage to blood-brain barrier • Find abnormal results on clear fluid with low cell counts from neurologic disorders Copyright © 2014. F.A. Davis Company ...
... degeneration of neural tissue • Meningitis/hemorrhage most common causes of increased damage to blood-brain barrier • Find abnormal results on clear fluid with low cell counts from neurologic disorders Copyright © 2014. F.A. Davis Company ...
About Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) A Book for Adults and
... shunting. Each test is described in more detail below. People who have abnormal bleeding tendencies or take medications that affect bleeding should talk with their medical team about any special precautions before invasive procedures are performed. ◼◼ Lumbar puncture, or spinal tap, allows an estima ...
... shunting. Each test is described in more detail below. People who have abnormal bleeding tendencies or take medications that affect bleeding should talk with their medical team about any special precautions before invasive procedures are performed. ◼◼ Lumbar puncture, or spinal tap, allows an estima ...
Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy of the Thyroid
... Needle biopsies are usually done on an outpatient basis. The neck will be cleansed with antiseptic. Medicine to numb the area may or may not be used. An ultrasound transducer with a small amount of sterile water soluble gel will be placed on your neck over the thyroid nodule. The radiologist will i ...
... Needle biopsies are usually done on an outpatient basis. The neck will be cleansed with antiseptic. Medicine to numb the area may or may not be used. An ultrasound transducer with a small amount of sterile water soluble gel will be placed on your neck over the thyroid nodule. The radiologist will i ...
UCSF Spine Center - Department of Neurological Surgery | UCSF
... for the thoracic spine Minimally invasive thoracoscopy techniques for anterior thoracic spine tumors use three to four small incisions through which the tumor can be removed. A voice-activated robotic arm aids in this surgery by following commands and helping to position the throacoscopic camera for ...
... for the thoracic spine Minimally invasive thoracoscopy techniques for anterior thoracic spine tumors use three to four small incisions through which the tumor can be removed. A voice-activated robotic arm aids in this surgery by following commands and helping to position the throacoscopic camera for ...
unit #8: central nervous system
... Structure of spinal cord, reflex arc. (Pages 274-277) Reflex labs: lab packet ‘B’ Read pages 277-280. Answer reflex lab questions in lab packet ...
... Structure of spinal cord, reflex arc. (Pages 274-277) Reflex labs: lab packet ‘B’ Read pages 277-280. Answer reflex lab questions in lab packet ...
unit #8: central nervous system
... 11) From pages 301-302 (Ch 11) titled “Comparison …, and Structure”, be able to; A) B) C) D) ...
... 11) From pages 301-302 (Ch 11) titled “Comparison …, and Structure”, be able to; A) B) C) D) ...
Department of infectious diseases
... consequences such as hydrocephalus, paresis, paralysis, and others. These lesions are very common among adults as well as in children, which is important in the practical medicine and the development of medical science. The differential diagnosis is very important at the pre-hospital and the hospita ...
... consequences such as hydrocephalus, paresis, paralysis, and others. These lesions are very common among adults as well as in children, which is important in the practical medicine and the development of medical science. The differential diagnosis is very important at the pre-hospital and the hospita ...
(1) Urine samples collected randomly during the day are - E
... False positive results maybe caused by alkaline or buffered urine as well as by quarternary ammonium compounds found in detergents. Clinical significance—Most of the urine protein is albumin, which has crossed the glomerular membrane. Smaller-molecular-weight proteins such as globulins may also be p ...
... False positive results maybe caused by alkaline or buffered urine as well as by quarternary ammonium compounds found in detergents. Clinical significance—Most of the urine protein is albumin, which has crossed the glomerular membrane. Smaller-molecular-weight proteins such as globulins may also be p ...
Community-Acquired Bacterial Meningitis in Adults
... temporal lobe in herpes simplex encephalitis) may present with symptoms that appear to be identical with those of bacterial meningitis, and in these patients as well, lumbar puncture may be complicated by brain herniation.5,9 The withdrawal of cerebrospinal fluid reduces counterpressure from below, ...
... temporal lobe in herpes simplex encephalitis) may present with symptoms that appear to be identical with those of bacterial meningitis, and in these patients as well, lumbar puncture may be complicated by brain herniation.5,9 The withdrawal of cerebrospinal fluid reduces counterpressure from below, ...
Hypotonia
... During the health supervision visit for a 6 week old boy, his father expresses concern that his son “doesn’t look like” his other children. Growth parameters are normal except for a head circumference of 35.5 cm (<5th percentile). On PE, you note that the infant does not appear to fixate or track yo ...
... During the health supervision visit for a 6 week old boy, his father expresses concern that his son “doesn’t look like” his other children. Growth parameters are normal except for a head circumference of 35.5 cm (<5th percentile). On PE, you note that the infant does not appear to fixate or track yo ...
failed spinal algorithms / drills - Anaesthetics
... sheath at the dorsal root ganglion in the lumbosacral region and arise de novo or following trauma or surgery. Although they contain CSF, communication with the intrathecal space may be absent, allowing free flow of CSF but not allowing injected local anaesthetic to reach the cauda equina and thus p ...
... sheath at the dorsal root ganglion in the lumbosacral region and arise de novo or following trauma or surgery. Although they contain CSF, communication with the intrathecal space may be absent, allowing free flow of CSF but not allowing injected local anaesthetic to reach the cauda equina and thus p ...
ID Case Conference 10-10-07
... At ED the patient was found to be febrile to 102.7F, tachycardic to 119, received Rocephin at 2125pm, LP done 2310pm Vancomycin dosed at 2310pm. The patient was also started empirically on acyclovir in the ED. Blood cultures were done in the ED prior to Rocephin dose. Steroids were not given prior t ...
... At ED the patient was found to be febrile to 102.7F, tachycardic to 119, received Rocephin at 2125pm, LP done 2310pm Vancomycin dosed at 2310pm. The patient was also started empirically on acyclovir in the ED. Blood cultures were done in the ED prior to Rocephin dose. Steroids were not given prior t ...
Lecture Suggestions and Guidelines
... Answer: N/A Critical Thinking Issue(s) 1. Surgical severing of the corpus callosum has been used to correct miscommunication problems between the right and left cerebral hemispheres. How is this effective? Answer: The dominant hemisphere and nondominant hemisphere are capable of communication with o ...
... Answer: N/A Critical Thinking Issue(s) 1. Surgical severing of the corpus callosum has been used to correct miscommunication problems between the right and left cerebral hemispheres. How is this effective? Answer: The dominant hemisphere and nondominant hemisphere are capable of communication with o ...
Chest Interventions
... The ultrasound image is immediately visible on a video display screen that looks like a computer or television monitor. The image is created based on the amplitude (loudness), frequency (pitch) and time it takes for the ultrasound signal to return from the area within the patient that is being exami ...
... The ultrasound image is immediately visible on a video display screen that looks like a computer or television monitor. The image is created based on the amplitude (loudness), frequency (pitch) and time it takes for the ultrasound signal to return from the area within the patient that is being exami ...
see p. S60 - Viktor`s Notes for the Neurosurgery Resident
... desired for therapeutic purposes) - may lead to retrograde CSF pumping into ventricle or shunt breakage. CLASSIFICATION OF SHUNTS – according to pumping chamber: A. Dome devices - serve as pumping chamber, access reservoir, valve: a) valveless dome (e.g. Ommaya or Rickham without attached Holter val ...
... desired for therapeutic purposes) - may lead to retrograde CSF pumping into ventricle or shunt breakage. CLASSIFICATION OF SHUNTS – according to pumping chamber: A. Dome devices - serve as pumping chamber, access reservoir, valve: a) valveless dome (e.g. Ommaya or Rickham without attached Holter val ...
Giving injections
... prepare a new sterile setup, and inject another site If no blood is aspireted, inject the solution slowly Remove the needle quickly Massage the injection side with the alcohol swab using gentel pressure (massaging helps to distribute the solution) ...
... prepare a new sterile setup, and inject another site If no blood is aspireted, inject the solution slowly Remove the needle quickly Massage the injection side with the alcohol swab using gentel pressure (massaging helps to distribute the solution) ...
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)
... Ethyl starch at 10 ml/Kg. Both these solutions were infused over a period of 20 minutes before performance of subarachnoid block. After preloading, all patients received Ringer’s Lactate solution for fluid maintenance.Baseline parameters and post spinal parameters where recorded using an electronic ...
... Ethyl starch at 10 ml/Kg. Both these solutions were infused over a period of 20 minutes before performance of subarachnoid block. After preloading, all patients received Ringer’s Lactate solution for fluid maintenance.Baseline parameters and post spinal parameters where recorded using an electronic ...
Bacterial Meningitis
... •The vaccines against Hib are very safe and highly effective. By 6 months of age, every infant should receive at least three doses of a Hib vaccine. A fourth dose (booster) should be given to children between 12 and 18 months of age. •The vaccine against Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcal vaccine ...
... •The vaccines against Hib are very safe and highly effective. By 6 months of age, every infant should receive at least three doses of a Hib vaccine. A fourth dose (booster) should be given to children between 12 and 18 months of age. •The vaccine against Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcal vaccine ...
Acute Cauda Equina Syndrome Secondary to a Lumbar Synovial Cyst
... bladder and/or bowel dysfunction. Saddle anesthesia was reported in one of the cases. Because clinical symptoms and signs are nonspecific in detecting the underlying cause of cauda equina syndrome, diagnostic imaging is of great value. MRI is the investigation of choice for diagnosis and characteriz ...
... bladder and/or bowel dysfunction. Saddle anesthesia was reported in one of the cases. Because clinical symptoms and signs are nonspecific in detecting the underlying cause of cauda equina syndrome, diagnostic imaging is of great value. MRI is the investigation of choice for diagnosis and characteriz ...
Lumbar puncture
A lumbar puncture (or LP, and colloquially known as a spinal tap) is a diagnostic and at times therapeutic medical procedure. Diagnostically it is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to confirm or exclude conditions such as meningitis and subarachnoid hemorrhage and it may be used in diagnosis of other conditions. Increased intracranial pressure is a contraindication, due to risk of cerebellar tonsils herniation. Under some circumstances, lumbar puncture cannot be performed safely (e.g. a severe bleeding tendency). It is regarded as a safe procedure, but post-dural-puncture headache is common.The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia and aseptic technique. A needle is used to access the subarachnoid space and fluid collected. Fluid may be sent for biochemical, microbiological, and cytological analysis.Lumbar puncture was first introduced in 1891 by the German physician Heinrich Quincke.