skull shape

The shape of the skull is expressed by the cranial length and width index, and the relationship between the cranial width and the cranial length. Sit up straight, don't be awkward, the nurse measures the cranial width and cranial length, and the cranial index is expressed by the proportional relationship between cranial width and cranial length. The mean value of the cranial index does not vary between 68 and 87, indicating a change in the shape of the skull. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: other inspection Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Inappropriate crowd: head injury. Normal value The mean change in the cranial index is between 68 and 87. Clinical significance Abnormal result The mean value of the cranial index does not vary between 68 and 87, indicating a change in the shape of the skull. Need to check the children and adults who are not injured in the head. Precautions Pre-inspection contraindications: Prevent head damage on the day before the test. When checking, ask: don't be awkward, be straight. Inspection process Sit up straight, don't be awkward, the nurse measures the cranial width and cranial length, and the cranial index is expressed by the proportional relationship between cranial width and cranial length. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: head injury.

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