Method used for assessment of impairment of conscious level in response to stimuli
Caused by viral infections, vector borne infections and fungal infections. manifestations: headache, fever, confusion, change in LOC, if vector borne-rash, flaccid paralysis and Parkinson like movements
The last sign of increased intracranial pressure, includes decreased heart rate, widening pulse pressure and slow respirations
Increased pressure within the eye caused by congestion of aqueous humor, unchecked can lead to blindness
Complication of SCI, manifestations: severe HTN, pounding headache, flushed face and neck, profuse perspiration above level of injury, nasal congestion, dilated pupils and slow pulse
Vascular: throbbing, unilateral pain, may have nausea and vomiting, photophobia and phonophobia and can last up to 72 hours
Inflammation of the membranes and the fluid space surrounding the brain and spinal cord, can be bacterial, viral or fungal
Degeneration of the retina, most common cause of legal blindness, no treatment
A progressive immune related demyelination disease of the CNS, often relapsing and remitting with exacerbations and recurrences of symptoms
Manifestations: tremor, rigidity with muscular weakness, bradykinesia and postural instability