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1
Q

what are the 2 main types of head trauma?

A

direct head trauma

indirect head trauma

2
Q

what are some features of direct head trauma?

A
bruises
skin laceration
skull fracture
closed injury
open injury
extradural haematoma
3
Q

what are some features of indirect head trauma?

A
no bruises
subdural haematoma
traumatic SAH
contusion
IVH
Diffuse axonal injury
4
Q

what are some symptoms of head trauma?

A
headache
nausea/vomiting
ataxia
unequal pupils
double vision
cranial nerve palsy
dizziness
5
Q

what are the 2 broad types of head injury?

A

open

closed