Head, Spine, and Neurotrauma
NREMT Paramedic Level · Flashcards · Recall
NREMT PARAMEDIC LEVEL · FLASHCARDS
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QUESTION
What is the most appropriate prehospital head position for suspected increased ICP when not hypotensive?
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What is the classic Cushing triad associated with increased intracranial pressure?
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What is the key airway contraindication in suspected basilar skull fracture?
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Avoid nasopharyngeal airway (and nasal intubation). Nasal routes risk intracranial penetration through cribriform plate fractures in basilar skull injuries.
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