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Head Injury
Prepared by
Ali Mohammed Fathi
Haider Mohammed
Tameem Thamir
A head injury is a broad term that describes a vast array of
injuries that occur to the scalp, skull, brain, and underlying
tissue and blood vessels in the head. Head injuries are also
commonly referred to as brain injury, or traumatic brain
injury(TBI),dependingon theextentoftheheadtrauma.
Introduction
Elective
collection, or clotting, of
blood outside the blood
vessels.
Hematoma
Types of head injuries
uncontrolled bleeding.
Hemorrhage
a mild traumatic brain
injury that results from a
bump, violent jolt or blow
to head that disrupts
normal brain function.
Concussion
It is bruising of brain tissue.
More severe than a concussion.
Cerebral Contusion
Elective
Any brain injury can lead
to edema, or swelling.
Edema
Types of head injuries
A broken skull bone
can affect the brain.
Skull fracture
An injury to the brain that doesn’t
cause bleeding but does damage
the brain cells.
Diffuse axonal injury
Elective
Common causes of head injury
Elective
Signs and Symptoms
of Head Injury
Symptoms of a mild head injury
Some bleeding
Bruising
A mild headache
Feeling sick or nauseated
Mild dizziness
Elective
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Symptoms of a moderate head injury
Passing out for a short time.
Confusion or distraction.
Vomiting.
A lasting headache.
Temporary changes in behavior.
Elective
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Memory problems.
6.
Loss of balance.
7.
Symptoms of a severe head injury
loss of consciousness.
Seizures.
Vomiting.
Balance problems.
Serious disorientation.
Elective
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
loss of muscle control.
6.
Memory loss.
7.
Leaking of fluid from ear or nose.
8.
Complications of head injury
Elective
Diagnoses of head injury
Elective
01
Medical
Management
of Head Injury
Medical Management of Head Injury
Elective
Mild injury
Medical Management of Head Injury
Elective
Immediate emergency care
Medicationstolimitsecondarydamageto
thebrainimmediatelyafteraninjurymay
include:-
Medical Management of Head Injury
Elective
Medications
Tominimize additionaldamagetobrain
tissues.Surgerymaybeusedtoaddress
thefollowingproblems:-
Medical Management of Head Injury
Elective
Surgery
Most people who have had a significant
brain injury will require rehabilitation.
They may need to relearn basic skills,
such as walking or talking. The goal is to
improvetheirabilitiestoperformdaily
Medical Management of Head Injury
Elective
Rehabilitation
01
Nursing
Intervention
for Head Injury
1. Maintainingtheairwaypatency(ABC).
2. Monitoring neurologic status (level of
consciousness, vital signs and Glasgow
comascale).
3. Maintain ICP monitoring, as indicated,
andreportabnormalities.
4. Monitoring fluidandelectrolytebalance
Nursing Intervention for Head Injury
Elective
5.Promoting adequatenutrition.
6. Preventing injury (bed sore). Turn the
patient every 2 hours and
encourage coughing and deep
breathing.
7.Maintainingbody temperature.
8. Improving coping (supporting family
coping)
Nursing Intervention for Head Injury
Elective
9. Provide enteral feedings after bowel sounds have returned if
thepatientisunabletoswallow.
10. Elevate the head of the bed after feedings, and check
residualstopreventaspiration.
11.Suctionthepatientasneeded.
12.Administermedicationasordered.
13.Monitoringandmanagingpotentialcomplications.
Nursing Intervention for Head Injury
Elective
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head injury.pptx

  • 1. Head Injury Prepared by Ali Mohammed Fathi Haider Mohammed Tameem Thamir
  • 2. A head injury is a broad term that describes a vast array of injuries that occur to the scalp, skull, brain, and underlying tissue and blood vessels in the head. Head injuries are also commonly referred to as brain injury, or traumatic brain injury(TBI),dependingon theextentoftheheadtrauma. Introduction Elective
  • 3. collection, or clotting, of blood outside the blood vessels. Hematoma Types of head injuries uncontrolled bleeding. Hemorrhage a mild traumatic brain injury that results from a bump, violent jolt or blow to head that disrupts normal brain function. Concussion It is bruising of brain tissue. More severe than a concussion. Cerebral Contusion Elective
  • 4. Any brain injury can lead to edema, or swelling. Edema Types of head injuries A broken skull bone can affect the brain. Skull fracture An injury to the brain that doesn’t cause bleeding but does damage the brain cells. Diffuse axonal injury Elective
  • 5. Common causes of head injury Elective
  • 6. Signs and Symptoms of Head Injury
  • 7. Symptoms of a mild head injury Some bleeding Bruising A mild headache Feeling sick or nauseated Mild dizziness Elective 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
  • 8. Symptoms of a moderate head injury Passing out for a short time. Confusion or distraction. Vomiting. A lasting headache. Temporary changes in behavior. Elective 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Memory problems. 6. Loss of balance. 7.
  • 9. Symptoms of a severe head injury loss of consciousness. Seizures. Vomiting. Balance problems. Serious disorientation. Elective 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. loss of muscle control. 6. Memory loss. 7. Leaking of fluid from ear or nose. 8.
  • 10. Complications of head injury Elective
  • 11. Diagnoses of head injury Elective
  • 13. Medical Management of Head Injury Elective Mild injury
  • 14. Medical Management of Head Injury Elective Immediate emergency care
  • 17. Most people who have had a significant brain injury will require rehabilitation. They may need to relearn basic skills, such as walking or talking. The goal is to improvetheirabilitiestoperformdaily Medical Management of Head Injury Elective Rehabilitation
  • 19. 1. Maintainingtheairwaypatency(ABC). 2. Monitoring neurologic status (level of consciousness, vital signs and Glasgow comascale). 3. Maintain ICP monitoring, as indicated, andreportabnormalities. 4. Monitoring fluidandelectrolytebalance Nursing Intervention for Head Injury Elective
  • 20. 5.Promoting adequatenutrition. 6. Preventing injury (bed sore). Turn the patient every 2 hours and encourage coughing and deep breathing. 7.Maintainingbody temperature. 8. Improving coping (supporting family coping) Nursing Intervention for Head Injury Elective
  • 21. 9. Provide enteral feedings after bowel sounds have returned if thepatientisunabletoswallow. 10. Elevate the head of the bed after feedings, and check residualstopreventaspiration. 11.Suctionthepatientasneeded. 12.Administermedicationasordered. 13.Monitoringandmanagingpotentialcomplications. Nursing Intervention for Head Injury Elective