CSF created where? Absorbed by what? Answer: Ventricles of brain,
reabsorbed by arachnoid membrane
MACE stands for? Answer: Military Acute Concussion Evaluation
, Passed!!
2024/2025
GCS highest/lowest/significant score Answer: High-15 Low-3 Significant-
deterioration of 2+
Baseline Assessment for mental status Answer: AVPU
Decorticate Answer: hyper extension in legs, flexion at arms and elbows,
hands towards center/core. UPPER MID BRAIN
Decerebrate Answer: Teeth clenched, arms and legs extended. CENTRAL MID
BRAIN
GCS deteriorating patients at risk for? Answer: Ongoing pathological process
How to determine if CSF is present in blood Answer: Halo/Target sign
Halo test Answer: drop of blood on gauze- csf will form halo ring around
blood
Difference of 1+mm pupil size is considered Answer: abnormal
both pupils dilated but not reacting to light Answer: brainstem injury
pupils dilated but they react to light Answer: injury is reversible
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