Skull Fractures Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the skull prone to fracture?
A
Pterion Foramen magnum Cribriform plate Floor of orbit Middle cranial fossa - thin with multiple foramina
2
Q
Simple fracture
A
Break in bone without damage to skin
3
Q
Linear
A
Thin line
No splintering, depression or distortion of nine
Radiating fracture lines away from point of impact
4
Q
Depressed fracture
A
Bone bushed towards brain
Direct blow - skull indentation
Underlying brain injury
5
Q
Compound fracture
A
Break in or loss of skin and splintering of bone with brain injury and bleeding
6
Q
Basal skull fracture
A
Affects base of skull
Bruising behind ears battles sign
7
Q
Diastatic
A
Fracture along suture line causing widening of suture
Children
8
Q
Symptoms of skull fracture
A
Bleeding from ear or nose CSF leak from ear or nose Bruising Headache Nausea Vomiting Loss of consciousness Confusion Convulsions Swelling
9
Q
Comminuted
A
Broken into smalle pieces
10
Q
Contrecoup
A
No fracture at point of impact, on opposite side of cranium
11
Q
What is battles sign?
A
Bruising of mastoid process
Basal skull fracture
