Simple Neuro Assesment review for Correctional Nursing

4. The Central Nervous System

9. Head Injuries

11. Clear discharge from ear Periorbital bruising/swelling Scalp hematoma Physical

14. Scalp Injury Very vascular Can distract from more serious injury What about brain and neck???? Bleeding usually NOT enough to cause hypovolemic shock. Exceptions: Children, arterial

22. Interacerebral Bleeding

23. Closed Head Injuries

24. Coup Contra Coup Brain Injury

26. Depressed Skull Fracture Open Head Injury Risks: swelling, bleeding, neural damage, infection. rapid decompensation

33. Peripheral Nervous System

37. Cranial Nerves

38. PNS Injuries Spinal Injuries

39. PNS Spinal Map

40. Spinal Cord Injury Locations

41. Spinal Nerves

42. Quad Para

43. Always properly immobilize an actual or suspected head or spinal injury!

44. Performing a Neurological Assessment

51. Glasgow Coma Scale

53. Check pupil size in lighted room, and reactivity to light in a darkened room.

54. Unequal pupil size can be a sign of a serious brain injury.

55. Brain Injury with bleeding or swelling Rapid interventions are needed to prevent death or permanent brain damage – TBI’s can progress rapidly!

70. Brain Teaser Brain Teaser