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Module 8 Part 1 (Temporal Arteritis (jaw pain, inflamed temporal artery,…
Module 8 Part 1
Temporal Arteritis
jaw pain
inflamed temporal artery
headaches
vision loss
fatigue
Headaches
Cluster
treat w/ O2 and triptans
autonomic dysfunction
severe eye pain
"alarm clock"
unilateral
Tension
Squeezing the head, head band
NSAIDS can help
Bilateral
Migraine
Caffeine - Vasoconstrictor
Vasodilation
F > M
Aura
Triptans
Hematomas
Subdural
Acute
severe head injuries
changing velocities
stretching of skull can tear small veins
most serious
Subacute
appear 4-21 days after injury
longer time for S/S to arise
Chronic
slower bleeding
less severe injuries
may not recall injury
Epidural
Skull fracture
Fast acting
Artery bleeding
Meningitis
Viral Vs. Bacterial
CSF Bacterial= increased neutrophil and decreased glucose level
Crowded living quarters
CSF Viral= increased lymphocyte count and normal glucose level
Stiff neck- nuchal rigidity
Spinal Tap