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20.The diagnostic procedure for a traumatic head injury are
- CT scan enables to identify any fracture, hematoma,bleeding for diagnosis
- MRI scan enables to identify the injury into the cells of the stun tissues
- Intracranial pressure increases due to head injury
- Glasgow coma scale to assess the consciousness
21.The manifestation of increased ICP are
- CNS:Headache
- GIT:Nausea, vomiting
- CVS:increased blood pressure ,bradycardia
- Respiratory:brahypnea
- Sensory:loss of vision,double vision
22.The specific variable which can impact the the clinical manifestations is a patient with increasing ICP rae
- An continuous increase in the blood pressure
- Lack of constriction of the pupil
23.Decorticate posturing refers to a patient with flexed elbows and wrist, addicted arms and legs are straight with an internal rotation .Plantar reflex can be seeing this condition.
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Case Report: A 56-year-old male anatomy professor at a well-known university in North Hollywood was brought...
Case Report:
A 56-year-old male anatomy professor at a well-known university
in North Hollywood was brought to the emergency room at the UCLA
Ronald Reagan Medical Center. His chief complaint was right flank
pain.
History of present Illness:
One day prior to admission, the patient developed a change in
the color of his urine from pale yellow to red in color. There was
no associated fever, painful urination, or penile discharge. He
decided to consult with his primary physician the...
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A 56-year-old male anatomy professor at a well-known university
in North Hollywood was brought to the emergency room at the UCLA
Ronald Reagan Medical Center. His chief complaint was right flank
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History of present Illness:
One day prior to admission, the patient developed a change in
the color of his urine from pale yellow to red in color. There was
no associated fever, painful urination, or penile discharge. He
decided to consult with his primary physician the...
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