Code 3
Forum Captain
- 274
- 3
- 18
Objective: Identify the descriptive name for the condition that the patient is displaying. State how you would treat a patient with this condition.
Background Information: You respond to a MVC and the FD has the patient completely packaged and ready to go on your arrival. You load the patient and do a rapid trauma assessment in the back. You note Battle's sign and get a positive Halo test for CSF draining from the ears. You also note decorticate posturing. You then assess vitals and get the following information:
Background Information: You respond to a MVC and the FD has the patient completely packaged and ready to go on your arrival. You load the patient and do a rapid trauma assessment in the back. You note Battle's sign and get a positive Halo test for CSF draining from the ears. You also note decorticate posturing. You then assess vitals and get the following information:
- Pulse: 50 Weak/Regular
- Respirations: 6 Shallow/Irregular
- B/P: 188/55
- Eyes: Unequal R-4 L-7
- LOC: U on the AVPU
- Lungs: Clear bilaterally
- Skins: Pale, cool, diaphoretic