Table 1: Teaching checklist for head injury.
Skill |
Done Sufficiently (2) |
Done Insufficiently (1) |
Not Done (0) |
General Measures |
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Elevate head of the bed by 30°. |
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Stabilize the neck by collar. |
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Pupillary response. |
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Lateralizing signs. |
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Check blood pressure. |
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Avoid arterial hypotension. |
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Avoid hypoxia. |
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Administer IV crystalloids as necessary to maintain adequate blood pressure. |
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Administer mannitol. |
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Administer Phenytoin if there are seizer. |
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Perform unenhanced head CT scan to identify etiology. |
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