OSCA Examination Question 4.

A 20 year old male patient involved in a Road Traffic Accident was found to have a right dilated pupil and a Glasgow Coma Scale of 7. a. What are the pre-operative means to control intra-cranial hypertension.
(3 marks)

b. What is the investigation of choice?
(3 marks)

c. What is the pathophysiology of the dilated pupil?
(4 marks)