Head and brain injury Flashcards
What makes up the Meninges
Dura mater, arachnoid membrane, Pia mater
RAS
Reticular activating system (wakefullness and sleep wake transitions)
What is a significant amount of fluid increase in the brain?
150CC’s
What causes vomiting in ICP
Pressure on the hypothalamus
Retrograde amnesia
amnesia before the event
Anterograde amnesia
amnesia after the event
Concussion S/S
LOC +/- Periods of drowsiness Retrograde amnesia Antegrade amnesia N/V, change in VS Loss of equilibrium & coordination
Subdural bleed includes what artery?
Meningeal artery
What is the % of patients with Musculoskeletal in multisystem trauma
80%
Unstable pelvis requires what kind of Tx?
Rapid Tx
What type of Fx are most common in pediatrics?
green stick
Patient with bilateral femur fx’s highest consideration?
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Skeletal Fx pain is transmitted how?
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What age do skeletal bones start to lose density?
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What is a sprain?
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When pediatrics get long bone Fx what is a complication with it?
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Within how much distance do we refer to a fx possibly being a joint injury?
3”
Compound fx closed, how do you treat the injury?
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What are the stages of wound healing?
Inflammatory response
Scab formation and epithelialization
Scar tissue formation
Remodeling
Skeletal muscle degeneration due to secondary crush injuries?
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What is compartment syndrome?
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Bacteria infections with open soft tissue injuries?
1:15 result in infection. Can cause sepsis Staph
What can result from an improperly applied tourniquet?
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