First year revision - TBI Flashcards

1
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What are the three main types of TBI?

A

Closed, open, crushing

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What classifies a severe brain injury?

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Loss of consciousness - 6-48 hours

Post traumatic amnesia - 24h-7days

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What classifies a very severe brain injury?

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LOC - >48h

PTA - >7days

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4
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What is an anoxic brain injury?

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Occurs when the brain is derived of Oxygen, brain cells begin to undergo apoptosis

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