Category Neurosurgery

Seizure

Consult Page 40M with cerebral palsy presents with a seizure, MRI possible cavernoma. Initial Imaging Walking Thoughts ■ Have the ABCs of airway, breathing, and circulation been assessed? ■ What is the current GCS of the patient? ■ What is…

Headaches And Vomiting

Consult Page 8F presents with headache, vomiting. CT shows intraparenchymal hemorrhage. Initial Imaging Walking Thoughts ■ Have the ABCs of airway, breathing, and circulation been addressed? ■ What is the patient’s current GCS? ■ Was there any witnessed trauma or…

Headache

Consult Page 58F with PMH of lung cancer presents with headaches, MRI new met to brain and a right ICA aneurysm. Initial Imaging Walking Thoughts ■ How bad is the headache? Is it the worst headache of her life? ■…

Patient Found Down

Consult Page Patient with large stroke and swelling causing midline shift Initial Imaging Walking Thoughts ■ What are the patient’s ABCs? ■ What are the patient’s medical comorbidities? ■ What is the patient’s baseline function, and what is his current…