Head Injury Flashcards by Geoff Procter | Brainscape

Q

Define Cushing’s Triad

A

Increased BP.
Decreased HR.
Irregular respirations.

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Define Battle’s Sign

A

Bruising behind ears.

Indicative of basal skull fracture.

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Define Raccoon Eyes

A

Bruising around eyes.

Indicative of basal skull fracture.

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What is the Munroe-Kellie hypothesis?

A

Skull volume is 80% brain, 10% blood, 10% CSF.

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MAP=

A

Diastolic BP + 1/3 Pulse Pressure

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CPP=

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MAP-ICP

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