Introduction Syncope is defined as a loss of consciousness secondary to decreased cerebral perfusion pressure occurring in brain areas responsible … [Read more...]
Decerebrate Posturing
Decerebrate posturing, similar to decorticate posturing, is an ominous physical sign of severe brain injury. … [Read more...]
Rapid Neuro Exam To Assess Brainstem Function
Rapid neuro exam assessment can be used When faced with a head trauma or other rapidly deteriorating clinical situation. Experienced clinicians … [Read more...]
Cerebral Edema in Diabetic Ketoacidosis – Part 2
Unfortunately for a condition with such serious sequelae, the risk profile of cerebral edema in diabetic ketoacidosis (CEDKA) is lacking. It is … [Read more...]
Cerebral Edema in Diabetic Ketoacidosis – Part 1
Cerebral edema in diabetic ketoacidosis (CEDKA) is a life-threatening condition that manifests itself largely in the pediatric population, with 95% of … [Read more...]
Paralyzed Patient Rob Summers Walks Again With Help of Nerve Stimulator
Rob Summers was paralyzed from the neck down several years ago after being injured in a hit-and-run accident. However, determined to walk again, he … [Read more...]
Von Recklinghausen Disease (neurofibromatosis type 1)
Von Recklinghausen disease is also called neurofibromatosis type 1 and is marked by: Pathophysiology syndrome secondary to genetic defect marked by … [Read more...]
Ilioinguinal Nerve Injury
Ilioinguinal nerve injury is the most common nerve iinjury during open inguinal hernia repair. This results in pain, numbness, and paresthesias along … [Read more...]
Denver Screening Criteria for Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury
The Denver screening criteria has been developed to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of blunt cerebrovascular injury (i.e., damage to the carotid … [Read more...]
Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve In Inguinal Hernia Repair
The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is one of several nerves that may be injured in inguinal hernia repair. Injuries to this nerve cause numbness, … [Read more...]
Wernicke’s Syndrome Classic Clinical Triad
Charcot's triad - ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, mental confusion … [Read more...]
Multiple Sclerosis Classic Clinical Triad
CNS inflammation, demyelination of CNS, gliosis … [Read more...]