Falls Flashcards
1
Q
Why do you need to check the ears on a fall?
A
Check for hameotympanum - basal skull fracture
2
Q
Indications for CT head
A
Focal neurological signs
More than one vomitting episode
Suspicion of basal skull fracture
GCS less than 13 OR change in GCS
first seizure
On anticoagulant
3
Q
What is the score for frailty?
A
Rockwood score
4
Q
How long does a post ictal phase last? vs a vasovagal
A
Up to an hour
Vasovagal recover straight awat
5
Q
Signs of basal skull fracture
A
Racoon eyes
CSF leak out of nose or ears
Haemotympanum
Battles sign
