Head Injury Flashcards
1
Q
Define Head Injury?
A
When you hit your head
2
Q
What is the aetiology of Head Injury?
A
If the pupils are unequal, diagnose rising ICP and summon urgent neurosurgical help
Retinal vein pulsation at fundoscopy helps exclude ICP
3
Q
What are the short-term complications of Head Injury?
A
Extradural/subdural haemorrhage
Seizures
4
Q
What are the long-term complications of Head Injury?
A
Subdural Haemorrhage Seizures Diabetes Insipidus Parkinsonism Dementia
5
Q
What are the presenting symptoms of Head Injury?
A
Unconsious Headache Dizziness Blurred Vision Confusion and disorientation Nausea and vomiting
6
Q
What are the signs of Head Injury on physical examination?
A
Low GCS
Blurred Vision
7
Q
What investigations would you do for a Head Injury?
A
ABC Oxygen Sat Pulse, BP, Temp, RR, pupils Assess anterograde amnesia U&E Glucose FBC Blood Alcohol Toxicology Screen If indicated: CT head
