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10 Cards in this Set
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Battle Signs
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look behind the ears for brusing; blood drains; with racoon eyes
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Concussion
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Rule out other causes of concussion (airway, cardiac, spinal cord injury, falling) watch for N&V, awakened every 2 hours, visual changes, no extenous activity; may have subdural hematoma
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Contusions (presentation)
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bruising, patient may be agitated/confused; subdural hematoma, do CAGE exam to rule out alcohol abuse or drugs
check eyes, CN III IV VI |
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Frontal hemiparesis
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subdural hematoma, do CAGE exam to rule out alcohol abuse or drugs
check eyes, CN III IV VI |
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Penetration-Shock Theory
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problem is where the bullet exits is where the greatest amount of injury
Better to have in and out bullet |
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Acceleration
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have exponential damage, head is in motion; chin/hyperextension
ex: flying out of windshield |
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Deceleration
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head rock (head rocking back and forth) head is stopped; frontal lobe
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Coup
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original impact of injury: right side injury
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Contra coup
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injury with other side: L side
midline shift D/T increased ICP |
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Diffuse Axonal Injury
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shearing forces of brain
mild: patient is ok; head movement; no bleeding; no fracture; no increase ICP Shaking baby: shearing too much; bad rehab |
