9th June 2021

A 34-year-old man is brought to A&E via ambulance, with a GCS of 8 out of 15

A 34-year-old man is brought to A&E via ambulance, with a GCS of 8 out of 15. He was knocked off his bicycle by a car at a junction and has sustained a significant head injury – not regaining consciousness since. A CT scan shows multiple small subarachnoid haemorrhages and a fracture in the right anterior fossa of the base of the skull. Once stabilised, he is transferred to ITU.

Which of the following statements about subsequent management is correct?

Select the SINGLE most option from the list below. Select ONE option only.