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Injury occurs when
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intercranial pressure > arterial pressure
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Concussion symptoms
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confusion and amnesia
no Loss of Consciousness |
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Contusion and Laceration
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bruising and tearing of cerebral tissue, variable damage
-transient weakness -loss of consciousness -paralysis lacerations-fractures |
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Fractures
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great force needed
associated with scalp hematomas and lacerations. complications-hemorrhage, infection, edema, herniation |
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Subdural hematoma
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underneath dura, ruptured vein
headache, vomiting, drowsiness personality changes, seizures 2-10 days |
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Epidural hematoma
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between skull and dura
artery rupture--> serious -headache -vomiting -contralateral weakness -impaired conciousness -increased deep tendon reflexes |
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Signs of ICP in infants
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-bulging fontanelle
-high pitched scream -sun setting eyes -increased head circumference |
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Signs of ICP in children
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-diplopia
-headache, mood swings -slurred speech -papilledema -altered LOC -nausea & vomiting -irregular breathing (late) |
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Papilledema
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-loss of pulsation
-blurring of optic margins |
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Head trauma care
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to ER if vomiting >2x or LOC
check every 2 hrs 1-2 days later for edema Meds: Mannitol- for cerebral edema Desamethasone- steroid to decrease inflammation |
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Posturing
-Decorticate -Deserbrate |
decorticate=inward, damage to cerebral cortex
deserbrate= extended, midbrain alternating= rapid detioration |
