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C12 (Temporal Arteritis (inflamed temporal artery, headaches, jaw pain,…
C12
Temporal Arteritis
inflamed temporal artery
headaches
jaw pain
vision loss
fatigue
Headaches
Tension
NSAIDS can help
Squeezing the head, head band
Bilateral
Migraine
F > M
Aura
Vasodilation
Triptans
Caffeine - Vasoconstrictor
Cluster
severe eye pain
"alarm clock"
autonomic dysfunction
unilateral
treat w/ O2 and triptans
Hematomas
Subdural
Subacute
appear 4-21 days after injury
longer time for S/S to arise
Chronic
slower bleeding
less severe injuries
may not recall injury
Acute
severe head injuries
changing velocities
stretching of skull can tear small veins
most serious
Epidural
Fast acting
Artery bleeding
Skull fracture
Meningitis
Viral Vs. Bacterial
Crowded living quarters
CSF Viral= increased lymphocyte count and normal glucose level
Stiff neck- nuchal rigidity
CSF Bacterial= increased neutrophil and decreased glucose level
Spinal Tap