SAQ 1660 – Paediatric head injury with CT brain and deterioration

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A six-year-old boy is brought to the ED after falling off a scooter and striking his head at a skate park. A CT slice is shown below. On return from radiology his conscious state deteriorates significantly: GCS 9 (E2 V3 M4), pulse 110/min, BP 100/65 mmHg, RR 18/min, and oxygen saturation 98% on room air.

CT brain slice after paediatric head injury
CT brain slice.

List five findings on history or examination that would indicate the need for urgent CT brain.

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List four examination findings that would indicate the need for CT cervical spine.

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State the key pathology on the CT slice, with three supportive findings.

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State five management components.

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