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Case Study - Traumatic Brain Injury (Closed Head Trauma)
Objectives
After completing this case study the learner should be able to:
- Define key terms related to this case:
computed tomography (CT scan) fourth ventricle (brain) Glascow coma score intracranial pressure (takes you to another sub-module on ICP monitoring) negative inspiratory force (NIF) positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) pressure control ventilation pressure support ventilation synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV)
- List complications associated with closed head injuries.
- Recognize different types of breathing patterns:
apnea Cheyne-Stokes Kussmaul
- Identify indicating factors of atelectasis through the use of chest X-rays and other means.
- Be able to discuss how closed head injury impacts weaning a patient from mechanical ventilation.
- Identify medications for this patient and their uses.
