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Short Answer Questions for ED Fellowship Study

Case: Head injury

A 27-year-old man presents following an assault. He had a GCS of 5 at the scene and has been intubated prior to hospital arrival. His vitals in the ED are : HR 70 BP 120/70 Sats 99% on RA.

Head injury

1. Describe (3) abnormalities on the CT scan. 3 marks

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He is going to the operating theatre in 60 minutes.

2. Briefly outline (6) neuroprotective interventions you will perform in the ED prior to OT. Give specific endpoints where relevant. 6 marks

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3. Complete the table below listing (3) brain herniation syndromes and (2) clinical features of each. 9 marks

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