CTscanused in initialevaluation ofbraininjuries, fastMannitolused toreduceintracranialpressureLethargicdrowsy,awakenswhenshookWithdrawalsmallermovementused to getaway fromnoxiousstimulusICPmonitoringmonitorsintracranialpressure, patientmust be positionedwith transduceraligned with tragusLevel ofconsciousnessoften declinesbefore anyotherneurologicalchangeDilantinmedicationused forseizuremanagementAutonomicDysreflexiacauses: 6 B’s,Bladder, Bowel, Backpassage (rectal),Boils (skin damage),Bones (fx), Babies(pregnancy) in spinalcord injury patientsIntracerebralHemorrhagerisk of death anddisability are higherthan ischemic strokeor SAH, commoncause: chronic HTN,acceleration-deceleration injuryGlasgowComaScaleused to assesslevel ofconsciousnessAlert/awakeeasilyawakenswith voice,touch, orpainHyperventilationused todecreasePaCO2 andcause cerebralvasoconstrictionFibrinolyticsmust be usedwithin 3 hours ofsymptoms onset(ischemic CVA)or 4.5 hours withcertain criteriaEEGused todetect andlocalizeabnormalbrain activityIschemicCVAmajority arefrom clots inthe arterythat travelfrom heartMRAevaluates bloodvessels in thehead and neckwith magneticresonanceimagingSubarachnoidHemorrhagesymptoms: neurochanges,photophobia, stiffneck, nausea,vomiting “worstheadache of mylife”Hypertensiongreatestrisk factorfor ischemicstrokeAlkalosispH imbalancethat causescerebrovascularconstrictionPenumbraarea aroundinfarcted ordead braintissue that isstill viable buthypoperfusedLumbarPunctureevaluates CSFWBC, protein,glucose,pressure,blood, andculturesLocalizationpurposeful andintentionalmovementintended toeliminate anoxious stimulusCerebralangiographyuses a catheter placedin the femoral or radialartery to the cerebralcirculation.Complications:cerebral embolus,hemorrhage,vasospasm,thrombosis or allergyThrombectomymust be donewithin 6 hours ofsymptoms onset(ischemic CVA)or 24 hours withcertain criteriaAcidosispH imbalancethat causescerebrovasculardilationComatoseno responseor reflexes,may haveposturingSemi-comatosepurposefulmovementswhenstimulatedCSFmade ofglucoseandproteinStuporousvery difficultto arouse,may needairwayprotectionCTscanused in initialevaluation ofbraininjuries, fastMannitolused toreduceintracranialpressureLethargicdrowsy,awakenswhenshookWithdrawalsmallermovementused to getaway fromnoxiousstimulusICPmonitoringmonitorsintracranialpressure, patientmust be positionedwith transduceraligned with tragusLevel ofconsciousnessoften declinesbefore anyotherneurologicalchangeDilantinmedicationused forseizuremanagementAutonomicDysreflexiacauses: 6 B’s,Bladder, Bowel, Backpassage (rectal),Boils (skin damage),Bones (fx), Babies(pregnancy) in spinalcord injury patientsIntracerebralHemorrhagerisk of death anddisability are higherthan ischemic strokeor SAH, commoncause: chronic HTN,acceleration-deceleration injuryGlasgowComaScaleused to assesslevel ofconsciousnessAlert/awakeeasilyawakenswith voice,touch, orpainHyperventilationused todecreasePaCO2 andcause cerebralvasoconstrictionFibrinolyticsmust be usedwithin 3 hours ofsymptoms onset(ischemic CVA)or 4.5 hours withcertain criteriaEEGused todetect andlocalizeabnormalbrain activityIschemicCVAmajority arefrom clots inthe arterythat travelfrom heartMRAevaluates bloodvessels in thehead and neckwith magneticresonanceimagingSubarachnoidHemorrhagesymptoms: neurochanges,photophobia, stiffneck, nausea,vomiting “worstheadache of mylife”Hypertensiongreatestrisk factorfor ischemicstrokeAlkalosispH imbalancethat causescerebrovascularconstrictionPenumbraarea aroundinfarcted ordead braintissue that isstill viable buthypoperfusedLumbarPunctureevaluates CSFWBC, protein,glucose,pressure,blood, andculturesLocalizationpurposeful andintentionalmovementintended toeliminate anoxious stimulusCerebralangiographyuses a catheter placedin the femoral or radialartery to the cerebralcirculation.Complications:cerebral embolus,hemorrhage,vasospasm,thrombosis or allergyThrombectomymust be donewithin 6 hours ofsymptoms onset(ischemic CVA)or 24 hours withcertain criteriaAcidosispH imbalancethat causescerebrovasculardilationComatoseno responseor reflexes,may haveposturingSemi-comatosepurposefulmovementswhenstimulatedCSFmade ofglucoseandproteinStuporousvery difficultto arouse,may needairwayprotection

Neuro Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. used in initial evaluation of brain injuries, fast
    CT scan
  2. used to reduce intracranial pressure
    Mannitol
  3. drowsy, awakens when shook
    Lethargic
  4. smaller movement used to get away from noxious stimulus
    Withdrawal
  5. monitors intracranial pressure, patient must be positioned with transducer aligned with tragus
    ICP monitoring
  6. often declines before any other neurological change
    Level of consciousness
  7. medication used for seizure management
    Dilantin
  8. causes: 6 B’s, Bladder, Bowel, Back passage (rectal), Boils (skin damage), Bones (fx), Babies (pregnancy) in spinal cord injury patients
    Autonomic Dysreflexia
  9. risk of death and disability are higher than ischemic stroke or SAH, common cause: chronic HTN, acceleration-deceleration injury
    Intracerebral Hemorrhage
  10. used to assess level of consciousness
    Glasgow Coma Scale
  11. easily awakens with voice, touch, or pain
    Alert/awake
  12. used to decrease PaCO2 and cause cerebral vasoconstriction
    Hyperventilation
  13. must be used within 3 hours of symptoms onset (ischemic CVA) or 4.5 hours with certain criteria
    Fibrinolytics
  14. used to detect and localize abnormal brain activity
    EEG
  15. majority are from clots in the artery that travel from heart
    Ischemic CVA
  16. evaluates blood vessels in the head and neck with magnetic resonance imaging
    MRA
  17. symptoms: neuro changes, photophobia, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting “worst headache of my life”
    Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
  18. greatest risk factor for ischemic stroke
    Hypertension
  19. pH imbalance that causes cerebrovascular constriction
    Alkalosis
  20. area around infarcted or dead brain tissue that is still viable but hypoperfused
    Penumbra
  21. evaluates CSF WBC, protein, glucose, pressure, blood, and cultures
    Lumbar Puncture
  22. purposeful and intentional movement intended to eliminate a noxious stimulus
    Localization
  23. uses a catheter placed in the femoral or radial artery to the cerebral circulation. Complications: cerebral embolus, hemorrhage, vasospasm, thrombosis or allergy
    Cerebral angiography
  24. must be done within 6 hours of symptoms onset (ischemic CVA) or 24 hours with certain criteria
    Thrombectomy
  25. pH imbalance that causes cerebrovascular dilation
    Acidosis
  26. no response or reflexes, may have posturing
    Comatose
  27. purposeful movements when stimulated
    Semi-comatose
  28. made of glucose and protein
    CSF
  29. very difficult to arouse, may need airway protection
    Stuporous