NEUROLOGY
HEMIPARESIS
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Question
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While riding a bicycle in a race, a patient fell into a ditch and sustained a head injury. Another cyclist found the patient lying unconscious in the ditch and called 911. What type of concussion does the patient most likely have?
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Grade 2 concussion
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Grade 1 concussion
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Grade 3 concussion
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Grade 4 concussion
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Propofol. It is an ultra-short acting general anesthetic agent that is extensively used in the ICU. It exhibits sedative and hypnotic activities at even low doses and has amnestic properties similar to benzodiazepines.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mild head injury: Raised, swollen area from a bump or a bruise. Small, superficial (shallow) cut in the scalp. Headache. Moderate to severe head injury (requires immediate medical attention)–symptoms may include any of the above plus: Loss of consciousness. Severe headache that does not go away.
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