Subfalcine herniation vs. Uncal herniation presentation vs. Tonsilar herniation - displacement of
cingulate gyrus under the falx cerebri
= abnormal gait
Uncus of the temporal lobe is displaced downward
Creates pressure on CN III, posterior cerebral artery, and RAS
= CN 3 palsy = ipsalateral pupil dilation
= contralateral hemiparesis
= coma
herniation of cerebellar tonsils through foramen magnum
= death
Le Fort I vs. II vs. III - I: palate is mobile/# below nose
II: nose is mobile/# of inferior orbit
III: face is mobile/# through zygomatic arch
Mandible fracture red flags - mandibular pain
, malocclusion
trismus
decreased TMJ motion
lower lip paresthesia (mandibular nerve injury)
Most common is condyle
Orbital fracture red flags - orbital pain
globe injury
diplopia
proptosis (retrobulbar hematoma)
limited ocular movement (entrapment)
↓visual acuity
Neck trauma zones - Zone 3 = Above mandible -> Aortography with triple endoscopy
Zone 2 = Mandible to Cricoid cartilage -> 2D doppler +/- exploratory surgery
Zone 1 = Below Cricoid -> Arortography
Neck Trauma Hard Signs Mnemonic - H: Hypotension
A: Arterial bleeding
R: Rapid expanding hematoma
D: Deficit (pulse/neurological)
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