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Shearing forces damage brain axons, potentially leading to coma or vegetative state.

Temporary decrease in brain function, often with symptoms like headache, confusion, and amnesia.

A scoring system to evaluate the level of consciousness.

Bleeding within the skull, often classified by location (e.g., epidural, subdural).

A localized brain injury, like a bruise, often causing focal neurological issues.

Fracture of the base of the skull, sometimes causing fluid leakage (CSF).

Leak of cerebrospinal fluid through the nose.

Loss of memory for events before a traumatic event.

Evaluating a patient's health before surgery to plan for the procedure and potential risks.

A patient's agreement to a medical procedure after receiving a clear understanding of the risks and benefits.

A crucial consideration in medical decisions, balancing potential harm against the expected gain of treatment.

The comprehensive care of patients before, during, and after a surgical procedure.

Potential negative outcomes that may arise during or after a surgical procedure.

Potential problems that can occur after a surgical procedure.

Fever after surgery.

Blood clot in a deep vein, often a leg vein.

Reduced urine output can be caused by problems before the kidneys (pre-renal), problems with the kidneys (renal), or problems after the kidneys (post-renal).

Pre-renal causes indicate issues before the kidneys that lead to low urine output, often due to poor blood flow or dehydration.

Post-renal causes of reduced urine output occur after the kidneys, usually due to blockages in the urinary tract.

Reduced urine output linked to heart issues (e.g., heart attack), often involving fluid build-up.

Reduced urine output due to blockage in the urinary pathway, such as a blood clot in the lung (pulmonary embolism).

Reduced urine output caused by widespread problems with blood flow, like sepsis or widespread inflammation.

A medical intervention to increase blood volume by administering fluids.

Inability to empty the bladder completely.

Substances that harm the kidneys.

Evaluation of the amount of fluid in the body, using various methods and observations.