Diffuse Axonal Injury Flashcards by Liam Lennox

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ESSENCE

A

Type of traumatic brain innjury secondary to blunt injury to brain

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AETIOLOGY

Most common cause

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High speed motor vehicle accident

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CLINICAL FEATURES

Presentation

A

Headache
Dizziness
Nausea and vomiting
Faitgue
Loss of consciousness (severe cases)

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CLINICAL FEATURES

Signs

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Dysautomia (eg tachycardia, tachypnoea, hyperthermia, posturing and vasoplegia)

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