Head Injury in Children – PEM Induction

Head Injury – PEM Induction Post Test

Head Injury – PEM Induction Post Test

Head Injury in Children – PEM Induction Head Injury – PEM Induction Post Test

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1. Question
Which of these statements about children are true?
- A fall from standing is less worrying in a toddler than in an elderly person
- Children have smaller subarachnoid spaces so are less likely to have a subarachnoid bleed
- Open fontanelles means less likelihood of a significant brain injury
- Hypovolaemic shock never occurs as a result of a head injury
- Children have a proportionally bigger cerebral blood flow, so less likelihood of secondary brain injury
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2. Question
Following the NICE CT head guidance, which of these children need a CT?
- An 11 month old baby rolled over and fell from the changing table, approx. 4 feet, sustaining a 6cm swelling to the forehead. Upset initially but is settled in Mum’s arms in the ED
- A 6 week old baby rolled over and fell from the changing table, approx. 4 feet, sustaining a 2cm swelling to the forehead. Upset initially but is settled in Mum’s arms in the ED
- A 15 month old baby fell down a full flight of stairs, screamed immediately, then had a large vomit. Vomited again in the car on the way to ED, then fell asleep. Is alert in the ED with a small wound to the back of his head
- An 8 year old boy fell from the climbing frame at the park, landing on grass. He has been quieter than usual, with an abrasion to his forehead and a fractured radius.
- A 15 year old girl clashed heads in a rugby match. She was unresponsive for a minute or two and was then helped off the pitch. She can’t remember the score but does remember playing. She has vomited 3 times.
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Dr Moataz Abdelmoneim Elnaggar February 13, 2022 at 1:22 pm

Excellent review

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Dr. Madiha Azher March 15, 2022 at 1:47 am

very helpful

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Karen October 1, 2022 at 10:41 pm

Good module

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Dr Chinedu Obinna Ibeh December 16, 2023 at 3:55 pm

Excellent review of paediatric head trsums

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gopeesinghn6934 June 10, 2024 at 3:21 pm

good review

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