Chapter 12: Head and Spinal Injuries

These flashcards contain words pertaining to different types of head and spinal injuries and how to treat them.

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Anterior Nosebleed

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Anterior Nosebleed	Bleeding from the front of the nose
Battle's Sign	A contusion on the mastoid area of either ear; sign of a basilar skull fracture
Concussion	A temporary disturbance of brain activity caused by a blow to the head
Contusion	A bruise; an injury that causes a hemorrhage in or beneath the skin but does not break the skin
Posterior Nosebleed	Bleeding from the back of the nose, which may flow out of the nostrils and into the mouth or throat
Skull Fracture	A break of part of the skull (head bones)