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Scalp - Answer- Bleeds profusely; vascular Foramen magnum - Answer- opening through which pressure can be released; spinal cord passes through Meninges - Answer- membranes that cover brain (pia, arachnoid, dura) Dura mater - Answer- Outermost layer, most resilient Brain Hemispheres - An...

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Scalp - Answer- Bleeds profusely; vascular


Foramen magnum - Answer- opening through which pressure can be released; spinal cord passes
through


Meninges - Answer- membranes that cover brain (pia, arachnoid, dura)


Dura mater - Answer- Outermost layer, most resilient


Brain Hemispheres - Answer- cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem


Cerebrum - Answer- largest part of brain, controls higher functions


Cerebellum - Answer- controls primitive functions (coordination & balance)


Brain stem - Answer- controls vital functions (cardio-resp)


CSF created where? Absorbed by what? - Answer- Ventricles of brain, reabsorbed by arachnoid
membrane


MACE stands for? - Answer- Military Acute Concussion Evaluation


GCS highest/lowest/significant score - Answer- High-15 Low-3 Significant-deterioration of 2+


Baseline Assessment for mental status - Answer- AVPU

,Decorticate - Answer- hyper extension in legs, flexion at arms and elbows, hands towards
center/core. UPPER MID BRAIN


Decerebrate - Answer- Teeth clenched, arms and legs extended. CENTRAL MID BRAIN


GCS deteriorating patients at risk for? - Answer- Ongoing pathological process


How to determine if CSF is present in blood - Answer- Halo/Target sign


Halo test - Answer- drop of blood on gauze- csf will form halo ring around blood


Difference of 1+mm pupil size is considered - Answer- abnormal


both pupils dilated but not reacting to light - Answer- brainstem injury


pupils dilated but they react to light - Answer- injury is reversible


dilated pupils that do/dont react to light for other reasons besides head trauma include... -
Answer- hypothermia, anoxia, lightning, optic nerve injury, direct eye trauma, drugs


If the pateint has a normal LOC, dilated pupils are not due to... - Answer- head injury. Look for
other reasons


Suspect c-spine injuries for... - Answer- all non-penetrating head/face/neck wounds


Cushing's Triad - Answer- response to increse in ICP. Increase BP, Decrease HR, irregular
respirations


Low BP due to head injury usually indicates - Answer- terminal event

,Hypovolemic shock doesnt result from... - Answer- isolated head injury. Look for another reason


Evaluate TBI using - Answer- MACE


MACE components - Answer- history/symptoms
Neuro Exam
Cognitive screen w/ score


Where is MACE exam performed - Answer- in combat theater, BN station


MACE is not done where? - Answer- CUF, TFC


Mandatory events that require MACE - Answer- Motor vehicle- blast/collision
Within 50m of blast
Direct blow to head
Repeated Exposures


MACE non-concussed score - Answer- 28/30


Concussion score (MACE) - Answer- 25


Late signs of of skull fracture - Answer- battle signs, racoon eyes


mandible fracture complaint - Answer- teeth dont fit together


midface fracture - Answer- asymmetrical face, flattened. inability to close mouth


TBI definition - Answer- injury to brain from external force/acceleration/deceleration

, Mild TBI - Answer- Glascow 14/15
80% of head injuries


Moderate TBI - Answer- Glascow 9-13
10% of head injuries


Severe TBI - Answer- Glascow <9
10% of head injuries
MORTALITY 40%
DEATH IN 48 HOURS


Concussion - Answer- transient alteration in neuro function, return to normal


4 types of intacranial hematoma - Answer- epidural, subdural, cerebral, subarachnoid


What is needed for definite diagnosis of intracranial hematoma? - Answer- CT scan


Lucid interval - Answer- loss of consciousness, regaining, then rapid deterioration


hemiparesis - Answer- weakness on one side


hemiplegia - Answer- paralysis on 1 side opposite of trauma


Hyperventilation does what to TBI? - Answer- makes it worse


normal tidal volume - Answer- 350-500ml

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