CAA108Lecture-4

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A concussion is defined as __________ brain injury that does not involve any __________ or __________ damage to the brain.

Fully reversible; bruising; structural.

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The __________ is responsible for the primary responses like airway management in a medical emergency.

Primary Survey

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F.A.S.T is an acronym used to identify symptoms of __________.

CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)

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An __________ stroke is caused by a blockage in a cerebral artery due to a clot.

Ischaemic

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A __________ seizure is defined as a convulsive seizure lasting more than 5 minutes or two or more consecutive seizures without regaining consciousness.

Status Epilepticus (SE)

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_____________ headaches have vascular, muscular, and nerve aetiologies.

Primary

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The three main types of primary headaches are __________, Tension Type Headache (TTH), and __________.

Migraine; cluster

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Serious causes of headaches can include _________, ICH, meningitis, and __________.

Brain tumor; stroke

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Symptoms of __________ can include confusion, weakness, or slurred speech.

Stroke

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In the context of syncope, loss of consciousness is typically due to a __________ of blood flow to the brain.

Temporary lack

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The __________ mnemonic is used to remember causes of syncope: Pressure, Arrhythmias, Seizure, Sugar, Output, Unusual, TIA.

Syncope

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A TIA is characterized by short-term symptoms that suggest a __________ stroke, but without lasting effects.

mini-stroke (Transient Ischemic Attack)

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Symptoms of altered mental state (AMS) may include issues with blood __________, circulation, and __________ problems.

oxygenation; metabolic

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__________ is a temporary loss of consciousness that may be related to vasovagal response or orthostatic changes in blood pressure.

Syncope

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The __________ layer of the brain is critical for circulation and can be affected by a disturbance leading to stroke.

cerebral artery