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Head Injury

A head injury is a pathological condition arising from significant or subtle alterations in the scalp, skull, and/or the contents within the skull, caused by mechanical forces. Road traffic accidents stand as the primary contributor to head injuries, accounting for as much as 50% of cases. Falls and assault are also prevalent mechanisms of injury.

Head Injury | Medical Science Optional Notes for UPSC

Head Injury | Medical Science Optional Notes for UPSC

Head Injury-Classification

Define "Head Injury." Explain the mechanism of Coup and Contre Coup brain damage (2018).

Classify head injuries based on the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score:

  • Minor head injury: GCS 15 with no loss of consciousness (LOC)
  • Mild head injury: GCS 14 or 15 with LOC
  • Moderate head injury: GCS 9-13
  • Severe head injury: GCS 3-8

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