Basilar Skull Fx findings

Question 1

Expected Findings of Basilar skull fracture

Answer 1

Ecchymosis around the eyes (raccoon eyes), or ecchymosis behind the ear.

Battle signs are both indicator’s of basal skull fx

Question 2

Skull Fracture: Signs and Symptoms

Answer 2

• The outward symptoms of scalp injury are fairly obvious.
• Bruising, swelling, lacerations, and bleeding.
• The actual damage to the underlying brain tissue is not as easy to identify and needs to be assessed carefully.

Amnesia, Headache, Decreased level of consciousness, Hemiplegia and ipsilateral pupil dilation