GCS Flashcards
1
Q
eyes scoring
A
spontaneous 4
speech 3
pain 2
none 1
2
Q
verbal response
A
orientated 5 confused conversation 4 inappropriate words 3 incomprehensible sounds 2 none 1
3
Q
motor response
A
obeys commands 6 localises pain 5 normal flexion 4 abnormal flexion 3 extension 2 none 1
4
Q
what to avoid in C-spine?
A
avoid head tilt chin lift
do collar and jaw thrust instead
5
Q
when is a nasopharyngeal airway contraindicated?
A
basal skull fracture as it will enter the brain
6
Q
evidence of basal skull fracture
A
racoon eyes CSF rhinorrhoea CSF otorrhoea battle sign haemtotympanum bump
