Traumatic Brain Injury: Severity Flashcards
1
Q
Mild TBI definition: LOC time? Memory?
A
Any change in mental status
Any focal neuro deficit +|~ transient
LOC < 30 min
Memory loss < 24 hrs
2
Q
Complicated Mild TBI
A
CHI, GCS 13-15
*any mTBI with radiographic intracranial abnormalities (hemorrhage, contusion, edema)
3
Q
GCS: best predictor of outcome
A
Best MOTOR response
4
Q
GCS: diagnosing severity
A
Best available score within 24 hours
5
Q
Post- traumatic amnesia definition
A
Time between injury event and demonstrated continuous recovery
6
Q
Brain death criteria. When do you abort apnea test. 3 things
A
If there’s respiratory movement
Refractory Hypotension ( SBP<90)
Worsening hypoxemia: pulse ox < 85%
