Cerebral Edema and Central Nervous System

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

What is a common risk factor for meningitis in neonates?

Sepsis (correct)

E coli

Basilar skull fractures

Group B streptococci

What is the characteristic feature of the CSF in meningitis?

High protein levels with low glucose

High glucose levels with low neutrophil count

High neutrophil count with elevated protein (correct)

High lymphocyte count with low protein

What is the primary complication of bacterial meningitis?

Hydrocephalus

Cranial nerve palsies

Brain abscesses (correct)

Seizures

What is the primary cause of hydrocephalus in meningitis?

Impaired CSF flow Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical clinical presentation of meningitis?

Neck stiffness, headache, and fever Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary diagnostic tool for meningitis?

Lumbar puncture for CSF examination Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment for meningitis?

Antibiotics and corticosteroids Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of pyogenic meningitis?

A thick layer of suppurative exudate covering the brain stem and cerebellum Signup and view all the answers

What is the common complication of bacterial meningitis?

Brain abscesses Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indicator of increased intracranial pressure in meningitis?

Progressive herniation Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of meningeal thickening and adhesions in bacterial meningitis?

Impaired CSF flow resulting in hydrocephalus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of the purulent exudate in bacterial meningitis?

Thick, suppurative exudate Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical CSF profile in bacterial meningitis?

High neutrophil count, high protein, and low glucose Signup and view all the answers

What is a common neurological complication of bacterial meningitis?

Seizures and focal deficits Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of brain abscess formation in bacterial meningitis?

Direct bacterial invasion of the brain tissue Signup and view all the answers

Cerebral Edema and Central Nervous System

Podcast

Questions and Answers