"Battle's sign is bruising over the mastoid sinus (just behind the auricle) and is a delayed physical finding associated with basilar skull fractures. Hemotympanum (blood behind the ear drum) and "raccoon eyes" are other delayed findings consistent with basilar skull fractures." San Francisco General Hospital Emergency Services, Clinical Images. Get trained! Toll-free 844-900-SAFE (7233) or www.safetytrainingpros.com 'Like' us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SafetyTrainingPros
