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  • November 10, 2024
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Scalp – answer Bleeds profusely; vascular

Foramen magnum - answer opening through which pressure can be released; spinal
cord passes through

Meninges - answer membranes that cover brain (pia, arachnoid, dura)

Dura mater - answer Outermost layer, most resilient

Brain Hemispheres - answer cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem

Cerebrum - answer largest part of brain, controls higher functions

Cerebellum - answer controls primitive functions (coordination & balance)

Brain stem - answer controls vital functions (cardio-resp)

CSF created where? Absorbed by what? - answer Ventricles of brain, reabsorbed by
arachnoid membrane

MACE stands for? - answerMilitary Acute Concussion Evaluation

GCS highest/lowest/significant score - answerHigh-15 Low-3 Significant-deterioration of
2+

Baseline Assessment for mental status - answerAVPU

Decorticate - answerhyper extension in legs, flexion at arms and elbows, hands towards
center/core. UPPER MID BRAIN

Decerebrate - answerTeeth clenched, arms and legs extended. CENTRAL MID BRAIN

GCS deteriorating patients at risk for? - answerOngoing pathological process

How to determine if CSF is present in blood - answerHalo/Target sign

Halo test - answerdrop of blood on gauze- csf will form halo ring around blood

Difference of 1+mm pupil size is considered - answerabnormal

, both pupils dilated but not reacting to light - answerbrainstem injury

pupils dilated but they react to light - answerinjury is reversible

dilated pupils that do/dont react to light for other reasons besides head trauma include...
- answerhypothermia, anoxia, lightning, optic nerve injury, direct eye trauma, drugs

If the pateint has a normal LOC, dilated pupils are not due to... - answerhead injury.
Look for other reasons

Suspect c-spine injuries for... - answerall non-penetrating head/face/neck wounds

Cushing's Triad - answerresponse to increse in ICP. Increase BP, Decrease HR,
irregular respirations

Low BP due to head injury usually indicates - answerterminal event

Hypovolemic shock doesnt result from... - answerisolated head injury. Look for another
reason

Evaluate TBI using - answerMACE

MACE components - answerhistory/symptoms
Neuro Exam
Cognitive screen w/ score

Where is MACE exam performed - answerin combat theater, BN station

MACE is not done where? - answerCUF, TFC

Mandatory events that require MACE - answerMotor vehicle- blast/collision
Within 50m of blast
Direct blow to head
Repeated Exposures

MACE non-concussed score - answer28/30

Concussion score (MACE) - answer25

Late signs of of skull fracture - answerbattle signs, racoon eyes

mandible fracture complaint - answerteeth dont fit together

midface fracture - answerasymmetrical face, flattened. inability to close mouth

TBI definition - answerinjury to brain from external force/acceleration/deceleration

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