Quarry Dive Accident

  • Due Jul 13, 2022 at 7am
  • Points 9
  • Questions 3
  • Available Jul 12, 2022 at 8am - Jul 15, 2022 at 1pm
  • Time Limit None

Instructions

A young man has an accident while diving at the rock quarry. 

Paramedics radio ahead to the ER where you work: 

incoming trauma, ETA 3 minutes:

“22 year old male… blood pressure 100/70, heart rate 75 bpm, normal respirations….. Unsure if he lost consciousness, but patient is conscious and alert now….

Patient was in hyper-flexed-tucked position when he hit the rock, lacerating the right side of his head, neck and upper back….

Immobilized, stabilized and loaded into transport upon arrival…”

Patient Complaints:  

•Severe pain upon impact
•Loss of sensation and movement in his right arm and leg
•Severe headache, dizziness & nausea
Review the Patient's Exam Results
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Is this a Brain Injury or a Spinal Cord Injury? 

Discuss the case with your group and then answer the following questions - you do not have to agree with your group, just support your claim with evidence.

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