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Case Presentation

45yrs old male presented to emergency department via ambulance after an unwitnessed fall from a presumed standing height. History of loss of consciousness since fall, vomiting present.

Examination findings:

• CNS: Unconscious, Decerebrate posturing, Plantar Bilateral upgoing
• Pupils: Bilateral 7mm non-reactive to light, GCS - E1V1M2
• BP: 190/80 mmHg
• PR: 52/min
• SpO2: 94%
  Poor prognosis explained to attendants.

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