TBI Flashcards
Coup and…
Contracoup
Classification of head injuries based on
Open or closed
Penetrating or blunt
Depressed or no depressed skull fracture
Shearing causes
Diffuse atonal injury
Contusion
Hemorrhages
PTA with concussion
Transient, acute
Range of mild to severe based on
Degree of force
Multiple trauma
Neurological complications
Speed of assistance
Mild TBI
13-15 GCS
Less than 1 hour loss of consciousness
Less than 24 hours PTA
Moderate TBI
9-12 GCS
1-24 hours LOC
1-7days PTA
Severe TBI
3-8 GCS
Over 24 hours LOC
More than 7 days PTA
Greatest degree of recovery occurs within
6 months
Rancho Los amigos scale
1-3 beginning stages of recovery
4-6 middle
7-8 later
9-10 new recovery stages
Persistent vegetative state when…
12 months post trauma
Or
3 months post anoxic incident
Rancho level 1
No response
Give stimulation
Speak as if they understand
Rancho level 2
Generalized response
Reacts inconsistently, non purposeful, nonspecific to the stimuli.
Limited, repeated responses
Facilitate purposeful movement
Stimulate sensory, increase rate, variety, quality of pt response
Rancho level 3
Localized response
Pt reacts specifically but not consistently
May follow specific commands , ie open your eyes
Inconsistent, delayed
Maintain attention Establish means of communication Matching objects Sensory stimulation Use of objects Common commands
Rancho level 4
Confused, agitated Heightened activity, low processing of info Non purposeful behavior May overreact to stimuli Aggression Confabulations, hostile Inappropriate verbal Brief gross attn, needs help w activities Automatic motor tasks but not purposeful or on request
Establish Comm system Increase attn to environment Decrease agitation Improve orientation Sequencing and temporal tasks Discrimination of pics and objects Expression and comprehension , yes-no questions Set up routine, structure. Avoid touch and restraint if possible.