Oculomotor
Trochlear
Trigeminal
Abducens
Facial
Vestibulocochlear
Glossopharyngeal
Vagus
Accessory
Hypoglossal
How does hyperventilation affect CBF?
Goal: PaCO2 30-35 mmHg
How do NTG & nitroprusside affect ICP?
How does head position affect ICP?
How does mannitol reduce ICP?
Anterior circulation of brain
Posterior circulation of brain
Circle of Willis
When should tPA be given?
< 4.5 hours after symptom onset
Relationship b/t cerebral hypoxia & hyperglycemia
During cerebral hypoxia, glucose is converted to lactic acid. Cerebral acidosis destroys brain tissue & is associated w/ worse outcomes.
In context of cerebral aneurysm, how is transmural pressure calculated?
transmural pressure (TP) = MAP - ICP
increased TP –> risk of rupture
S/S SAH
incidence of cerebral vasospasm
25% of patients w/ SAH
When is cerebral vasospasm following SAH most likely to occur?
4 - 9 days following SAH
Cerebral vasospasm treatment
Triple H therapy
1. Hypervolemia
2. HTN
3. Hemodilution (Hct 27-32%)
Hydration supports BP & CPP, while also reducing blood viscosity & CVR
Nimodipine shown to reduce M&M–increases collateral flow