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1
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CT neuro usage?

A

acute trauma and haemorrhage

2
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Is neuro CT usually contrast?

A

Usually given with contrast to help enhance tumours, infections and infarcts.

3
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What is purpose of T1 weighted MRI?

A

T1 weighted images enhance acute haemorrhage

4
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What is the purpose of T2 weighted MRI

A

T2 weighted images enhance oedema, infarction, demyelination, chronic haemorrhage

5
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What is an EEG?

A

Electrodes placed on the scalp; electrical activity of the brain recorded. Important in epilepsy evaluation.

6
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What are evoked potentials?

A

Electrical potentials measured while nerves are repeatedly stimulated; commonest use is in visual evoked potentials to diagnosed MS.

7
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What are nerve conduction studies?

A

Nerves stimulated and electrical activity measured from different points; conduction velocity can be recorded.

8
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What is an EMG?

A

Electromyography records the electrical potentials from needle electrodes in muscle at rest and during contraction; can differentiate neuropathic and myopathic disorders

9
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Where is LP fluid obtained from?

A

Needles inserted into the spinal column between L3/4 or L4/5

10
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What is a tensilon test?

A

Short acting anticholinesterase (edrophonium) given IV to see if there is improvement in those with suspected myasthenia gravis