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1
Q

what are some clinical signs of direct head trauma ?

A
bruises
\+/-skin laceration
skull fracture
closed injury
open injury
extradural haematoma
2
Q

what are some clinical signs of indirect head trauma ?

A
No bruises
Subdural hematoma
Traumatic SAH
Contusion
IVH
Diffuse Axonal Injury
3
Q

what are the main causes of head trauma ?

A
RTAs
Physical assault 
Falls
Sport related injuries 
Suicidal attempts 
Gun shot injuries
4
Q

what are some symptoms of head trauma ?

A
Headache
Nauzea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Hemiparesis
Seizure
Double vision
Cranial nerve/s palsy
Ataxia
Slurred speech
Dysarthria
Unresponsiveness
Unconciousness
Irregular breathing
Unequal pupils
Respiratory / Cardiac arrest
5
Q

what will the symptoms depend on ?

A

the area of the brain affected

6
Q

what type of head trauma will an extradural haematoma be seen ?

A

direct

7
Q

what is an open jury of the head?

A

when the skin and skull is open and the dura or brain can be seen

8
Q

state 6 types of haematoma that can occur with closed head injuries

A
Extradural
Subdural
Traumatic SAH
Contusion
IVH
DAI
9
Q

when would an interventricuar haemorrhage be seen?

A

in extreme trauma or when a baby has been shaken

10
Q

what does GCS stand for?

A

glasgow coma score

11
Q
between 
- contusion 
- subdural haematoma 
- extra dural haematoma
which one is the worse and will deteriorate the fastest?
A

extra dural

12
Q

what are the four treatment options for head trauma ?

A
  1. surgical
  2. conservative
  3. CSF diversion
  4. Best supportive care
13
Q

what is CSF diversion ?

A

to drain fluid from the brain and spinal cord. A shunt is placed in a ventricle of the brain and threaded under the skin to another part of the body, usually the abdomen. It is used to treat hydrocephalus and intracranial hypertension.

14
Q

when is best supportive care used?

A

when the patient isn’t fit for surgery