Head & Spine Trauma

Syndromes

100

Patient rear ended in MVC complaining of tingling or loss of sensation in arms

Central Cord Syndrome

200

Complete loss off motor function below lesion but retains vibratory sensation 

Anterior Cord Syndrome

300

A second concussion within months of the first concussion

Second impact syndorme

400

Compressed lower end of spinal cord resulting in lower back pain and radiating leg pain or numbness

Cauda equina syndrome

500

Incomplete spinal cord injury characterized by weakness or paralysis on one side of the body

Brown-Sequard syndrome

Skull Bones

100

Provides partial coverage of the brain and forms the structure of the forehead 

Frontal

200

Forms the superior and lateral walls of the cranium

Parietal

300

Protects the temporal lobe and supports the ear

Temporal

400

The upper jaw, holds the upper teeth in place 

Maxilla

500

Lower jaw, holds the lower teeth in place 

Mandible

Vertebrae

100

Cervical (Give # of Vertebrae, associated nerves)

7 Vertebrae, Breathing via diaphragm, heart rate 

200

Thoracic (Give # of Vertebrae, associated nerves)

12 Vertebrae, chest muscles and abdominal muscles 

300

Lumbar (Give # of Vertebrae, associated nerves)

5 Vertebrae, Hip knee foot motion and flexion

400

Sacral (Give # of Vertebrae, associated nerves)

5 Vertebrae, bowel and bladder activity

500

Coccyx (Give # of Vertebrae, associated nerves)

4 Vertebrae, Motor function of the tailbone and surrounding areas

Treatments

100

First line of managing the airway in a trauma patient 

Jaw Thrust

200

Used to help prevent movement of the cervical spine, indicated in possible spinal trauma

Spinal immobilization and cervical collars

300

Spinal cord injuries may result in this type of shock

Neurogenic Shock

400

Trauma patients should be transported to this level of trauma center

Level 1 Trauma Center

500

How often to reassess patients in suspected spinal cord injury

Every 5 Mins

Signs and Symptoms

100

Blown pupil would be an indication of 

Increased intracranial pressure

200

Spinal cord injury can result in this persistent and painful erection 

Priapism

300

This posturing indicating a brain injury would result in a patient with rigid legs and flexed armed held tightly to the chest with clenched fists 

Decorticate posturing

400

Abnormal pattern of breathing characterized by deep and fast breaths followed by gradual decrease and then a brief period of apnea

Cheyne-Stokes Respiration 

500

Increased intracranial pressure (Cushing's Triad) consists of 

Bradycardia, Irregular respirations, Widening pulse pressure