head injury Flashcards
1
Q
symptoms of head injury
A
deterioration of response
soft boggy/depression of scalp
lack of symmetry
cerebral fluid/ watery blood from nose/ears
2
Q
what direction should you move the head if fluid coming out
A
direction of injury
guase on
3
Q
what should you monitor of fluids
A
amount
flow rate
if theres blood
how long
4
Q
what should you monitor for pax after treatment
A
avpu, breathing, pulse every 10mins
5
Q
what does the OBM do
A
contact ML
PA MQV
inform fc
request paramedics to meet AC
complete reports
6
Q
what position should you get pax in to treat
A
lie down
support/raise head
