Traumatic brain injury

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The management of patients who are experiencing post traumatic amnesia a ~ B°”‘°’
can be difficult, discuss the underlying pathophysiology relating this to the F”‘ at
key interventions that can be utilised to aid the recovery of patient’s 20:51
Question@ 15 20 (19) Kirstin
Outline the key interventions that can be utilised to reduce the risk of S’‘’‘’””
secondary injury following a TBI, remember to relate this to your applied 501‘ 31‘
anatomylphysiology and pathophysiology. 19:16
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Intercollab ve practice is importance to ensure that patients receive the D’°”‘°”
best care available and appropriate referral to services, examine the role of wsterda
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individuals following a TBI, use specific TBI examples to support your work. 14,. 35
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Drawing on ‘A r experience in practice discusses legal, moral and ethical B”””””’ T
challenges that are ofien faced when nursing patients that have experienced yesterda
a severe TBI. yat
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£7 Question 5 9 12 Sarah
Analyses the national and international literature on decompressive “’3°”””‘
craniotomies post TBI and propose some decision making guidelines for your A yesberda
workplace. y at
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Outline the ntial interventions and supportive services that may be
required when an infant is suspected of acquiring a TB! whilst in the care of M-Ifhvth
an adult; remember to integrate the m w. u
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Questioii@ 8 15 (14) sheila
Assess the key interventions and management strategies that aid in reducing P°’””°’
raised intracraniai pressure post a TBI. F” 0?
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Question g 7 12 (12) Annie
Looking through the lens of a parent discuss the importance of nursing 5”“
communication when caring for a child/young adult who has experienced a resterda
TBI, utilise case examples to support your work. y at
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