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What is the purpose of using osmotic diuretics in the treatment of brain injuries?
What is the purpose of using osmotic diuretics in the treatment of brain injuries?
- To induce systemic vasodilation
- To decrease intracranial pressure (correct)
- To manage fever
- To increase cerebral blood volume
Why are sedation and paralytic agents used in the treatment of brain injuries?
Why are sedation and paralytic agents used in the treatment of brain injuries?
- To decrease metabolism and oxygen consumption (correct)
- To increase oxygen consumption
- To manage fever
- To induce systemic vasodilation
In the context of brain injuries, what is the mechanism of action of hypertonic saline (HTS) boluses?
In the context of brain injuries, what is the mechanism of action of hypertonic saline (HTS) boluses?
- Supporting circulation by drawing excess water from brain tissue (correct)
- Reducing cerebral blood volume
- Increasing ICP
- Decreasing serum osmolarity
Why is hyperventilation used as an intervention in brain injuries?
Why is hyperventilation used as an intervention in brain injuries?
Based on the information provided, what is the purpose of a decompressive craniectomy in the context of brain injuries?
Based on the information provided, what is the purpose of a decompressive craniectomy in the context of brain injuries?
Which of the following is the gold standard method for intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring?
Which of the following is the gold standard method for intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring?
Which of the following interventions is recommended for the treatment of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
Which of the following interventions is recommended for the treatment of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
In the context of brain herniation, which of the following types of herniation involves the cerebellar tonsils herniating through the foramen magnum, potentially compressing the brainstem and spinal cord?
In the context of brain herniation, which of the following types of herniation involves the cerebellar tonsils herniating through the foramen magnum, potentially compressing the brainstem and spinal cord?
Which of the following clinical signs or symptoms is most specific for brain herniation?
Which of the following clinical signs or symptoms is most specific for brain herniation?
Which of the following diagnostic imaging modalities is most appropriate for the initial evaluation of a patient with suspected increased intracranial pressure or brain herniation?
Which of the following diagnostic imaging modalities is most appropriate for the initial evaluation of a patient with suspected increased intracranial pressure or brain herniation?
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