Paramedics arrive on the scene of a high school baseball game. The pitcher, after being struck in the left temple with a line drive, was knocked unconscious. Now the paramedics note the player to be sitting up on the mound and talking. What is the best interpretation of these assessment findings?

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Rodrigo Clarke

3 July, 14:31

Paramedics arrive on the scene of a high school baseball game. The pitcher, after being struck in the left temple with a line drive, was knocked unconscious. Now the paramedics note the player to be sitting up on the mound and talking. What is the best interpretation of these assessment findings?

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Heidi Boyd · Answer 1

EDH : Epidural Hematoma

Explanation:

- After being hit by the baseball, the player was knocked out and was left consciousness and then back to conscious (alertness i. e sitting up on the mound and talking) symptoms mostly relate to EDH : Epidural Hematoma.

- The paramedics should expect a blackout and unconsciousness soon after the contradicting behaviour of player.