Dr G #4 - Sandra Collins

Dr G was taken with this patient's hair - how long was it?

22 inches long

What percentage of patients live past 80 years old?

3%

How old was she at the time of her death?

88 years old

When did the patient die?

At an unknown time the night before

What does a bleed in the head do to the brain?

Causes swelling and starves the brain of oxygen

The patient had a bruise on the R posterior skull and a bleed on the L frontal - what type of injury is this called?

Coup Contrecoup injury

What was the name of the medical investigator?

Dean Smith

What was the patient's full name?

Sandra Collins

What type of bleed did the patient suffer from after the fall?

Subdural hematoma

What caused the patient to fall in the first place?

Unsuccessful laser eye surgery that affected Sandra's vision