head emergencies Flashcards
1
Q
concussion
A
- momentary confusion
- inability to recall b4 or after injury
- rapidly asking what happened
- milk - moderate irritability
- persistent vomiting
- restlessness
- seizures
- inability to answer questions
2
Q
injuries to the brain
A
- changes in LOC
- paralysis or flaccidity
- unequal facial movements
- ringing in ears
- rigidity of all limbs
- loss of balance
- high BP with slow pulse ( ICP)
- rapid labored breathing
- incontinence
3
Q
Ischemic stroke
A
- a blood clot [ thrombus ] block an artery
- a blood clot from elsewhere [embolus] lodges in an artery
- or when an artery is compressed
4
Q
hemorrhage stroke
A
- when a cerebral artery burst ( aneurysm )
5
Q
seizures common causes
A
- chronic medical conditions
- epilepsy
- hypoglycemia
- poisoning
- stroke
- fever
- head injury
- hypoxia
- complication of pregnancy
6
Q
injuries to the head
A
- altered mental status
- irregular breathing
- open wounds on scalp
- penetrating wound to head
- softness / depression of scalp
- blood / cerebral fluid leaking
- facial burns
- raccoon eyes
- battle signs
- nausea
- seizure
- unequal eyes
7
Q
jaw injury
A
- mouth will not open or close
- drooling mixed w blood
- difficulty swallowing
- missing/ loose teeth
- pain around ears
8
Q
face injuries
A
- distortion of facial features
- numbness of pain
- bruising and swelling
- bleeding from nose or mouth
- limited jaw motion
- double vision
- asymmetry of bones in face
9
Q
skull fractures
A
- deformity of skull or face
- pain/ swelling
- unusual pupil size/ one eye sunken
- clear / pinkish fluids dripping from nose/mouth
- purplish bruising around eyes
10
Q
seizure phases
aura phase
A
patient is aware seizure is coming
11
Q
seizure phases
tonic phase
A
pt. becomes unconscious / collapses on ground
12
Q
seizure phases
clonic phase
A
pt. muscle alternate from contractions and relaxing
13
Q
seizure phases
postical phase
A
pt. gradually regains consciousness
