Skull anatomy
What is the weakest point of the skull?
temporal bone
What is a battle sign made up of?
bleeding under the skin
What is a skull laceration?
a cut on your head
What does PERRLA stand for?
pupils, equal, round, reactive, to light, assessment
What is amnesia?
temporary memory loss
What is the most commonly fractured bone of the face?
nasal bone
What is another name for bleeding under the skin?
hematoma
How do you treat a concussion?
rest, slowly increase activity with no previous symptoms reoccurring
If someone's pupil is blown, what has happened?
severe brain injury +likely brain dead
What is a normal blood pressure range for a healthy individual?
120/80
battle sign
What is an intracranial hematoma?
severe bleeding inside the brain cause by a severe head injury
What is tinnitus?
ringing in the ears
bleeding within the outer ear
What is a Halo's sign?
sign of a CSF leak - skull fracture
What 2 bones make up the jaw?
mandible and maxilla
What is post concussion syndrome?
When symptoms of a concussion last longer than 1-2 weeks, sometimes months or permanent
What is a contrecoup injury?
when the head is moving and receives a hit (double whammy)
If someone has a zygomatic fracture, where is it?
cheek bone
What is one treatment for an intracranial hematoma?
drilling a hole through the skull to release brain pressure
What holds the bones in the skull together?
sutures
When does second impact syndrome occur?
After having a second head injury before being properly cleared from the first injury
What is a blowout fracture?
eye socket fracture
How many grades of a concussion are there?
3. Mild, moderate, severe
What bone is your forehead?
frontal