Head Injuries  Caused by blunt and penetrating forces  Any injury above the level of the clavicles is considered to involve the C-spine until proven otherwise  Repeated reassessments will be key in determining patient trends (VS, neuro signs)  Secondary insults - negative patient outcomes based on what we do or don't do while caring for the patient –airway control, O 2 therapy, fluids, c-spine control, aspiration precautions
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