Skull

Question 1

define head injury

Answer 1

• Injury of the skull, the brain, or both, that requires medical attention.

Question 2

types of injuries

Answer 2

• Closed injuries
• Open injuries

Question 3

signs and symptoms of head closed injury.

Answer 3

• Varying levels of consciousness, ranging from
  drowsiness, confusion, irritability, and stupor or coma.
• Lucid periods followed by periods of unconsciousness possible.
• Loss of reflexes.
• Changes in vital signs.
• Headache, visual disturbances, dizziness and giddiness.

Question 4

types of closed injury

Answer 4

• Concussion
• Intercranial hematoma
• Diffuse axonal injury
• Cerebral contusions

Question 5

concussion

Answer 5

• A temporary dysfunction of brain function, often caused by a blow to the head.

Question 6

intercranial hematoma

Answer 6

• A ruptured blood vessel causing a pool of blood around the brain, leading to pressure on the brain.

Question 7

Diffuse axonal injury

Answer 7

• Damage to the brain’s neurons, typically from violent shaking or whiplash.

Question 9

Cerebral contusion

Answer 9

Bruising of brain tissue due to trauma

Question 10

Open injuries of the brain

Answer 10

• Abrasions
• Contusions

Question 11

signs and symptoms of head open injury

Answer 11

• Varying levels of consciousness.
• Hearing loss
• Facial nerve paralysis.
• Sub-conjuctival hemorrhage.

Question 12

Radiographers responsibility

Answer 12

• Do not remove sandbags, collars, or dressings.
• Take all radiographs with these in place.
• Do not flex the neck or turn it either side. Rotation of
  the head may increase intracranial pressure.
• Keep patient’s body temperature as normal as possible.
• Do not allow the patient to become chilled or overheated.
• Check the patient’s pulse and respirations frequently while
  working with him.
• Observe for airway obstruction.