SAQ 1332 – Older adult found down with CT brain images

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An elderly woman is found on the bathroom floor lying on her left side. Her GCS is 10, heart rate 85/min and blood pressure 140/90 mmHg. Axial CT brain images are shown.

Axial CT brain image
CT brain image 1.
Axial CT brain image
CT brain image 2.

Describe the CT findings.

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List three clinical signs you would expect.

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Outline the management priorities.

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List CT brain features associated with poor outcome after thrombolysis.

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