| Front | What is coup-contrecoup brain injury? |
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| Back | It is a result of trauma to the head that causes a compression injury (or bruising) to the anteior portion of the brain and streching (or tearing) of the posterior portion of the brain. |
Tags: 22, emergencies, overview, trauma
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