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The function of this structure is to encase and protect the brain tissue -
ANSWER Skull (Cranium)
The lower jaw bone - ANSWER Mandible
The fused bones of the upper jaw. - ANSWER Maxillae
There are three membranes that cover the brain and they are called what?
- ANSWER Meninges
Outermost membrane and most resilient of the meninges. - ANSWER
Dura Mater
The center layer of the meninges. - ANSWER Arachnoid
The innermost membrane of the meninges - ANSWER Pia Mater
What is the function of the Meninges? - ANSWER Protects the cranial
nerves and spinal cord
What controls primitive functions, coordination and balance? - ANSWER
Cerebellum
This is a nutrient fluid that bathes and protects the brain and spinal cord. -
ANSWER Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
This type of fracture accounts for about 80% of all skull fractures. -
ANSWER Linear Skull Fracture
, This type of skull fracture when open serves s a possible entry point for
bacteria. - ANSWER Depressed skull fracture.
This fracture occurs at the floor of the cranium, should be suspected if
CSF is draining from the nostrils or ear canals, Periorbital ecchymosis and
ecchymosis behind the ears over the mastoid. The ecchymosis may take
several hours after the injury to become apparent. - ANSWER Basilar skull
fracture
Epistaxis, edema, ecchymosis, nasal deformity, and crepitus upon
palpation are indications that what is present? - ANSWER Nasal Fracture
Casualty with this type of fracture will commonly report their teeth no
longer fit together correctly. (Malocclusion of the teeth) - ANSWER
Mandible Fracture
Casualty's face may appear asymmetrical or flattened, an inability to close
the mouth may be reported, if conscious the patient may complain of facial
pain and numbness. - ANSWER Mid-Face Fracture
If the tactical situation permits condsider what for the following injuries,
motor vehicle crash, falls from greater than 15 feet and an IED involving a
MRAP vehicle. - ANSWER C-Spine
This is contraindicated if there is evidence of head injury. - ANSWER NPA
Do not perform this intervention for head injury casualties, it has been
shown that it will worsen the outcome of the casualty. - ANSWER
Hyperventilate
If the casualty shows signs of increased ICP what intervention should be
taken? - ANSWER Ventilate 20 bpm
For a head injury casualty what is the oxygen saturation goal? - ANSWER
90% or greater
What type of dressing should not be applied to an open or depressed skull
fracture? - ANSWER Pressure dressing