Intracranial hemorrhage
Type Location Subarachnoid hemorrhage Bleeding into the potential space between the arachnoid and pia mater Subdural hematoma Bleeding into the potential space between dura and arachnoid membrane Epidural hematoma Bleeding…
Compartment syndrome
Classic The hallmark presentation is pain that is out of proportion to injury or findings. Patients will describe the pain as “deep”, “burning,” and “unrelenting” with difficulty in localization. Pain…
Solid organ abdominal trauma
Grade Hematoma Laceration I Subcapsular, <10% surface area Capsular tear, <1 cm parenchymal depth II Subcapsular, 10–50% surface area; intraparenchymal <5 cm in diameter Capsular tear, 1–3 cm parenchymal depth…
Neck trauma
Zones Landmarks Structures/considerations I Defined inferiorly by clavicles and superiorly by the cricoid cartilage In addition to neck structures (e.g., trachea, esophagus, neck vessels), consider injuries to thoracic structures, i.e.,…
Spinal cord trauma
Mechanism Injury Flexion Teardrop fracture Atlanto-occipital dislocation (AOD) Odontoid fracture, Type III Chance fracture Extension Hangman’s fracture (C2) Vertical compression, axial load Jefferson fracture (C1) Burst fracture Primary spinal cord…
