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What is the Glasgow Coma Scale score indicative of severe trauma and a poor clinical state?
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale score indicative of severe trauma and a poor clinical state?
- 13 to 15
- 9 to 12
- 8 or less (correct)
- 16 to 18
Which patient with head injury would typically remain comatose from time of injury?
Which patient with head injury would typically remain comatose from time of injury?
- A patient who is conscious or rapidly regaining consciousness
- A patient with serious cerebral damage following lucid interval
- A patient with no significant symptoms
- A patient who remains comatose from the time of injury (correct)
In the context of head trauma, what does a Glasgow Coma Scale score between 9 to 12 indicate?
In the context of head trauma, what does a Glasgow Coma Scale score between 9 to 12 indicate?
- Severe trauma
- Normal neurologic function
- Mild injury
- Moderate injury (correct)
When should a Head CT scan be obtained according to the text?
When should a Head CT scan be obtained according to the text?
What are the indications for obtaining a Head CT scan in the context of head trauma?
What are the indications for obtaining a Head CT scan in the context of head trauma?
In the given clinical case, what does a GCS score of E3V3M5 represent?
In the given clinical case, what does a GCS score of E3V3M5 represent?
What abnormality would be found on the CT scan in the provided clinical case?
What abnormality would be found on the CT scan in the provided clinical case?
Which type of hematomas is characterized by tearing of bridging pial veins and arteries from minor head trauma or acceleration injury?
Which type of hematomas is characterized by tearing of bridging pial veins and arteries from minor head trauma or acceleration injury?
In which type of subdural hematoma is urgent evacuation recommended if large enough to cause symptoms?
In which type of subdural hematoma is urgent evacuation recommended if large enough to cause symptoms?
Which age group is at risk for developing chronic subdural hematomas?
Which age group is at risk for developing chronic subdural hematomas?
What is the typical location of a subdural hygroma?
What is the typical location of a subdural hygroma?
In which age group is a subdural hygroma most commonly seen?
In which age group is a subdural hygroma most commonly seen?
What is a common risk factor for chronic subdural hematomas?
What is a common risk factor for chronic subdural hematomas?
Which type of hematoma may be hyper- or isodense on radiologic imaging?
Which type of hematoma may be hyper- or isodense on radiologic imaging?
What is the causative factor for a cerebral contusion?
What is the causative factor for a cerebral contusion?
Which radiologic factor is indicative of a cerebral contusion?
Which radiologic factor is indicative of a cerebral contusion?
What is the typical clinical presentation of acute subdural hematomas?
What is the typical clinical presentation of acute subdural hematomas?
What clinical profile is associated with a subdural hygroma?
What clinical profile is associated with a subdural hygroma?
In which age group is a cerebral contusion most likely to occur?
In which age group is a cerebral contusion most likely to occur?
What would be the evolution time frame for a subdural hygroma?
What would be the evolution time frame for a subdural hygroma?
What is the typical location for an acute epidural hematoma?
What is the typical location for an acute epidural hematoma?
In acute epidural hematoma, which vessel is commonly lacerated?
In acute epidural hematoma, which vessel is commonly lacerated?
What is a common radiologic factor associated with acute epidural hematomas?
What is a common radiologic factor associated with acute epidural hematomas?
What is the typical age group at risk for acute epidural hematomas?
What is the typical age group at risk for acute epidural hematomas?
What is the usual clinical profile seen in acute epidural hematoma cases?
What is the usual clinical profile seen in acute epidural hematoma cases?
What is the common surgical intervention for acute epidural hematomas?
What is the common surgical intervention for acute epidural hematomas?
Which type of injury is characterized by deceleration or rotational forces?
Which type of injury is characterized by deceleration or rotational forces?
What is the typical age group at risk for diffuse axonal injury?
What is the typical age group at risk for diffuse axonal injury?
Which type of traumatic brain injury is largely reversible and may present with normal CT imaging?
Which type of traumatic brain injury is largely reversible and may present with normal CT imaging?
In concussion, what distinguishes the full form from the mild form?
In concussion, what distinguishes the full form from the mild form?
Which brain region is commonly affected in diffuse axonal injury?
Which brain region is commonly affected in diffuse axonal injury?
What are the core features of a concussion?
What are the core features of a concussion?
Why might a CT scan be normal in a patient with concussion?
Why might a CT scan be normal in a patient with concussion?
