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, damage to the brain caused by an external force - correct ans:what is a tbi



GCS of 13-15, difficulty to concentrate, (concussion), loss of consciousness
up to 30min - correct ans:what is a mild TBI classified as ?



gcs of 9-12, loss of consciousness 30min-6hrs - correct ans:what is a
moderate tbi classified as?



gcs 3-8, loss of consciousness more than 6hrs - correct ans:what is a severe
tbi classified as?



open-skull is fractured

closed-blunt force trauma, integrity of skull isnt compromised

closed is worse - correct ans:difference between open and closed tbi



Brain Hernitation-cheyne stokes breathing, hemodynamic instability, fixed
and non-reactive pupils - correct ans:what is the complication of a tbi and
IICP and what is its symptoms?



1. mannitol-via iv filter, used until serum osmolarity reaches 310-320

2. furosomide

3.fentanyl- decrease pain and restlessness

4. proprofol and midazalam-sedation

5.lidocaine- to surpress cough reflex - correct ans:what are the medications
used for a TBI?



used in a TBI

pt core temp is reduced to 89.6-93.2 for 24-48hrs post primary injury,
decreases cellular demands - correct ans:what is therapuetic hypothermia ?

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