Diffuse axonal injury
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Diffuse axonal injury Diffuse axonal injury is one of the most common head traumas, it occurs when the brain shifts too quickly inside the skull. | ||||
Disease information
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Symptoms[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Symptom
Symptom | Probability |
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Injury to the head | 100 |
Confusion | 70 |
Headache | 70 |
Nausea | 70 |
Vomiting | 70 |
Fatigue | 70 |
Fainting | 70 |
Sleeping difficulties | 70 |
Poor balance | 70 |
Dizziness | 70 |
Slurred speech | 70 |
Diffuse axonal injury | 100 |
Complications[edit | edit source]
Symptom | Probability |
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Increased ICP | 30 |
Unconsciousness | 20 |
Coma | 20 |
Examinations[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Examination
- Interview
- Speech listening
- Physical examination
- Neurological testing
- MRI
- Differential diagnosis
If complications occur:
- CSF sampling
- EEG
Treatments[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Treatment
- TC hospitalization
- HDU hospitalization
- Diuretics
- Sleeping drugs
- VP shunting
- Tranquilizers
- Oxygenotherapy
Additional treatment: