All of the following Clinical Features are seen in isolated head injury except
Correct Answer: Hypertension
Description: (B) Hypertension # History of Head Injury reveals: Mechanism of injury Loss of consciousness or amnesia Level of consciousness at scene and on transfer Evidence of seizures Probable hypoxia or hypotension Pre-existing medical conditions Medications (especially anticoagulants) Illicit drugs and alcohol> Causes of Brain Injury Hypoxia: P02 < 8 kPa Hypotension: Systolic blood pressure (SBP) <90 mmHg Raised intracranial pressure (ICP): ICP > 20 mmHg Low cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP): CPP <65 mmHg Pyrexia Seizures Metabolic disturbance.
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