Triads

Question 1

Cushing’s Triad is / Symptoms

Answer 1

-Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) / brain herniation
-Hypertension
Bradycardia
Irregular respirations

Question 2

Beck’s Triad is / Symptoms

Answer 2

-Cardiac Tamponade
-Jugular vein distention (JVD)
Muffled heart sounds
Narrowing pulse pressure / hypotension

Question 3

Traumatic Asphyxia Triad is / Symptoms

Answer 3

-Severe chest compression injury
-JVD
Facial/neck cyanosis
Petechiae or eye hemorrhage

Question 4

Classic Concussion (TBI) Triad is / Symptoms

Answer 4

-Mild traumatic brain injury
-Headache
Confusion/amnesia
Dizziness or nausea