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| Where does spinal blood supply come from? |
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Definition
| From one anterior (75%) and two posterior spinal arteries. The anterior spinal artery is fed by several radicular arteries, including the artery of Adamkiewicz |
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| Where does the artery of Adamkiewicz arise? |
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Definition
| Between T8-T12 in 75% of people, between L1-L2 in 10% |
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| What does decerebrate posturing look like and what does it mean? |
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Definition
| Decerebrate posturing involves extended arms at ones sides; this means there is damage to the brainstem in addition to the cerebrum; mechanical ventilation will be needed |
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| What does decorticate posturing look like and what does it mean? |
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Definition
| Decorticate posturing involves flexion of the arms toward midline; this indicates supratentorial damage but does not necessiate mechanical ventilation |
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| What symptoms make up Cushing's Triad? What does this indicate? |
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Definition
| HTN, bradycardia, and irregular respirations (means increased ICP) |
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| Where is the correct placement of a multi-orificed catheter for air withdrawl? Single orifice? |
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Definition
| A multiple should be 2cm below the SVC/RA junction, while a single should be 3cm above the SVC/RA junction |
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| When does the anterior fontanelle close? |
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Definition
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| When does the posterior fontanelle close? |
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Definition
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| When does the anterolateral fontanelle close? |
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| When does the posterolateral fontanelle close? |
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