WK3 - imaging of the brain

Which type of head imaging usually takes longest?

• CT head

• MRI head

• XR head

What mode of imaging and plane is this image in?

• CT coronal

• MRI sagittal

• MRI axial

• CT sagittal

• CT axial

What issue with the brain would typically present with a 'thunderclap headache'?

• Extradural haemorrhage

• Subdural haemorrhage

• Cerebral contusion

• Subarachnoid haemorrhage

What structure does this image show?

• Basillar brain artery

• Circle of Wilm

• Circle of Willis

• Spinal collateral blood supply

72-year-old male comes into ED as FAST+ve

90 mins ago; right side facial droop and unable to stand.

What investigation do you want and when?

• CT

  within 24hours

• MRI

  Stat

• MRI

  within 24hrs

• CT

  Stat

• No imaging required

CT head done asap - no bleed noted on the scan,

Symptoms worsening. Patient otherwise stable. NEWS 0

PMH: Nil. Not on medication. No allergies.

What next?

• Send bloods

• Give antibiotics

• Send for MRI

• Give thrombolytic