18 Questions
What is the most common cause of head injury fatalities?
Firearms
Why is the epidemiology of CNS trauma difficult to estimate?
All of the above
What is the age group most exposed to CNS trauma?
Young adults (less than 35)
What type of CNS trauma is characterized by no skull or brain exposure?
Indirect/closed trauma
Who is more likely to be at risk of CNS trauma?
Men
What is the percentage of people who die before reaching the hospital after acute severe head trauma?
40%
What is the significance of examining the pupils in a traumatic brain injury?
To assess the severity of the trauma
What is the primary difference between a direct and indirect brain injury?
The force causing the trauma versus secondary factors
What is the typical progression of a subdural hematoma (SDH)?
Slow progression over days
What is the characteristic of diffuse brain injury?
Neuronal dysfunction affecting the whole brain
What is the most common cause of epidural hematoma (EDH)?
Rupture of the middle meningeal artery
What is the primary difference between a coup and contrecoup injury?
The first hit versus the second hit
What is the most common cause of blunt injury to the brain?
Motor vehicle accidents
What is the term for the bruise found behind the ear, often indicating a fracture of the auditory canal or temporal bone?
Battle's sign
What is the primary tool used to assess the severity of brain injuries in the first few days?
Glasgow Coma Scale
What is the term for the leakage of cerebrospinal fluid from the nose or ear, indicating a rupture of the skull?
CSF leak
What is the term for the memory loss that occurs after the traumatic event?
Anterograde amnesia
What is the potential complication of bruising of the brain?
Edema
Test your knowledge on Central Nervous System (CNS) trauma, including the types of injuries, their locations, and severity. Learn about the differences between direct and indirect traumas and how they affect the brain and spine.
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