Skull fx Flashcards
1
Q
If skull fracture is suspected patient should get a
A
CT
2
Q
Most common skull fracture
A
Linear
3
Q
Types of facial fractures involving maxillary bone and surrounding structures in a bilateral, and either horizontal, pyramidal, or tRansverse way
A
Le Fort
4
Q
Type of hematoma where blood gathers between the dura and the brain
A
Subdural hematoma
5
Q
What shape are subdural hematomas
A
Convex
6
Q
Blood build up between dura and skull
A
Epidural or extradural hematoma
7
Q
What percent of epidural hematomas are fatal
A
15-20%
8
Q
Shape of epidural/extradural hematoma
A
Concave
9
Q
Less than _____% of skull fractures are detected on X-ray
A
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