Additional Head injuries Flashcards

1
Q

Decorticate posturing

A

Extension of the legs and flexion of the arms

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2
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Decorticate posture MOI

A

Injury above brain stem

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3
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Decerebrate posturing

A

Extension of the legs and arms

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4
Q

Signs of upper brain injury?

A

Positive babinski test

Extension of great toe

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5
Q

Periorbital hematoma

A

Black eye

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