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Fieldcraft 2 (68W)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? - answerMilitary Acute Concussion Evaluation
GCS highest/lowest/significant score - answerHigh-15 Low-3 Significant-deterioration of
2+
Baseline Assessment for mental status - answerAVPU
Decorticate - answerhyper extension in legs, flexion at arms and elbows, hands towards
center/core. UPPER MID BRAIN
Decerebrate - answerTeeth clenched, arms and legs extended. CENTRAL MID BRAIN
GCS deteriorating patients at risk for? - answerOngoing pathological process
How to determine if CSF is present in blood - answerHalo/Target sign
Halo test - answerdrop of blood on gauze- csf will form halo ring around blood
Difference of 1+mm pupil size is considered - answerabnormal
, both pupils dilated but not reacting to light - answerbrainstem injury
pupils dilated but they react to light - answerinjury is reversible
dilated pupils that do/dont react to light for other reasons besides head trauma include...
- answerhypothermia, anoxia, lightning, optic nerve injury, direct eye trauma, drugs
If the pateint has a normal LOC, dilated pupils are not due to... - answerhead injury.
Look for other reasons
Suspect c-spine injuries for... - answerall non-penetrating head/face/neck wounds
Cushing's Triad - answerresponse to increse in ICP. Increase BP, Decrease HR,
irregular respirations
Low BP due to head injury usually indicates - answerterminal event
Hypovolemic shock doesnt result from... - answerisolated head injury. Look for another
reason
Evaluate TBI using - answerMACE
MACE components - answerhistory/symptoms
Neuro Exam
Cognitive screen w/ score
Where is MACE exam performed - answerin combat theater, BN station
MACE is not done where? - answerCUF, TFC
Mandatory events that require MACE - answerMotor vehicle- blast/collision
Within 50m of blast
Direct blow to head
Repeated Exposures
MACE non-concussed score - answer28/30
Concussion score (MACE) - answer25
Late signs of of skull fracture - answerbattle signs, racoon eyes
mandible fracture complaint - answerteeth dont fit together
midface fracture - answerasymmetrical face, flattened. inability to close mouth
TBI definition - answerinjury to brain from external force/acceleration/deceleration
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