A difference in pupil size greater then 1.0 mm - ANSIs considered abnormal
If both eyes are fialated but not reactive to light - ANSBrain stem injury is probable
If csf is draining from nose or ears you should suspect? - ANSBasilar skull fracture
Different types of scalp injuries? - ANSAvulsions abrasions, lacerations
Types of skull fractures - ANSLinear, basilar, mandible, depressed, nasal, mid-faced
Conplaing of missing tooth feeling. - ANSMandible skull fracture
Linear skull fractures make up about? - ANS80% of skull fractures
Scalp wounds - ANSHighly vascular
What might happen if you elevate casulties head greater then 30 degrees? - ANSCerebral
profusion.
Hypovolemic shock does not happen from just a tbi. - ANS
Cushings triad - ANSIncreased bp (hypertension)
Decreased in pulse rate (bradycardia)
Respiratory rate increase
Loss of conciousness is not required for a concussion - ANS
What two things greatly decrease long term effects of tbi - ANSEarly detection and treatment
Mile TBI - ANSLasts less then 24hrs
Loss of consciousness up to 30mins
Memory loss less then 24hrs
Full recovery within weeks
Moderate TBI - ANSLasts more then 24hrs
Loss of consciousness more then 30mins but less then 24hrs
Memory loss more then 24hrs but less then a week.
MRI - normal or abnormal
Severe TBI - ANSClosed and open