SIMPLIFYING BASAL SKULL FRACTURE

Basal skull fractures are usually diagnosed by CAT scan. They are difficult
to see on X-Ray. The image above, shows what the patient with a basal skull

may look like.

It is important to be able to identify the signs of a basal skull fracture.The
crack in the base of the skull may cause CSF ( cerebrospinal fluid) to leak
from the nose or ear. A halo ring may appear on the pillow. Cranial nerves
may also be damaged.

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Sessions 65 - Stroke or no Stroke
Stroke Assessment

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Updated 4 /23