Trauma Nursing Process Encephalon Cranial
Monday, November 2nd, 2009Definition: A group of neurological signs and symptoms early or late occurring as a result of the impact in which the brain is beaten against the skull.
The brain stem contains the medulla that controls: Breathing, heart rate and pupillary reflex. The system also contains the reticular activating system responsible for consciousness.
Mean blood pressure was 60 mmHg with decreased reduces cerebral blood flow. (more…)