Brainscape vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Glasgow coma scale
A
tool used to measure a patient’s level of consciousness after a brain injury or other trauma
2
Q
Battle sign
A
bruising behind the ear that indicates a fracture to the base of the skull
3
Q
Epidural Hematoma
A
collection of blood between the skull and the dura meter
3
Q
Q-collar
A
simple and safe device that applies light pressure to the jugular veins
