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1. Direct trauma to the skull eg. Fall from height , road traffic accident 2. Penetrating force to the skull eg. Stab wounds, gun shots 3.indirect causes eg. Brain tumour, brain infection |
Causes of head injuries |
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1.Open and closed Head injury 2. Primary eg. Contusions, lacerations, concussions and secondary HI eg. Brain swelling and oedema and intracranial haemorrhage |
Classification of HI |
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Loss of consciousness, head ache, dizziness, nucha rigidity, vomiting, increased BP, impairment bod speech, loss of motor and sensory function, |
Clinical manifestations |
