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Head and brain injury Flashcards

1
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What makes up the Meninges

A

Dura mater, arachnoid membrane, Pia mater

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2
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RAS

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Reticular activating system (wakefullness and sleep wake transitions)

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3
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What is a significant amount of fluid increase in the brain?

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150CC’s

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4
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What causes vomiting in ICP

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Pressure on the hypothalamus

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5
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Retrograde amnesia

A

amnesia before the event

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Anterograde amnesia

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amnesia after the event

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7
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Concussion S/S

A 
LOC  +/-
Periods of drowsiness
Retrograde amnesia
Antegrade amnesia
N/V, change in VS
Loss of equilibrium & coordination
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8
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Subdural bleed includes what artery?

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Meningeal artery

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9
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What is the % of patients with Musculoskeletal in multisystem trauma

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80%

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10
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Unstable pelvis requires what kind of Tx?

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Rapid Tx

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11
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What type of Fx are most common in pediatrics?

A

green stick

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12
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Patient with bilateral femur fx’s highest consideration?

A

?

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13
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Skeletal Fx pain is transmitted how?

A

?

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14
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What age do skeletal bones start to lose density?

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?

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15
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What is a sprain?

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?

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16
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When pediatrics get long bone Fx what is a complication with it?

A

?

17
Q

Within how much distance do we refer to a fx possibly being a joint injury?

A

3”

18
Q

Compound fx closed, how do you treat the injury?

A

?

19
Q

What are the stages of wound healing?

A

Inflammatory response
Scab formation and epithelialization
Scar tissue formation
Remodeling

20
Q

Skeletal muscle degeneration due to secondary crush injuries?

A

?

21
Q

What is compartment syndrome?

A

?

22
Q

Bacteria infections with open soft tissue injuries?

A

1:15 result in infection. Can cause sepsis Staph

23
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What can result from an improperly applied tourniquet?

A

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