Assessed first in trauma patient - -Airway -(*)Degree of burn that is characterized by bone involvement - -Fourth -Complications of head trauma - -Intracerebral hematoma Extradural hematoma Brain abscess -Most common cause of laryngotracheal stenosis - -Trauma -Intervention that can help preven...
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A 22yo M is hypotensive and tachycardia after a shotgun wound to the L shoulder. His BP is initially 80/40. After 2L of fluids his BP increases to 122/84. HR is 100bpm and his RR is 28. Breath sounds are decreased in the left hemithorax, and a closed tube thoracotomy is performed with a small amount...
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Add to cartA 22yo M is hypotensive and tachycardia after a shotgun wound to the L shoulder. His BP is initially 80/40. After 2L of fluids his BP increases to 122/84. HR is 100bpm and his RR is 28. Breath sounds are decreased in the left hemithorax, and a closed tube thoracotomy is performed with a small amount...
What is the significance for ABCDE assessment if a person is able to talk? - -They have a patent airway -What are the clinical signs of airway obstruction? - -snoring, stridor, hoarseness or no noise at all -What are the techniques for clearing an obstructed airway? - -Suction Removal of fore...
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Add to cartWhat is the significance for ABCDE assessment if a person is able to talk? - -They have a patent airway -What are the clinical signs of airway obstruction? - -snoring, stridor, hoarseness or no noise at all -What are the techniques for clearing an obstructed airway? - -Suction Removal of fore...
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True or false? Although the mechanism of injury may be similar to those for the younger population, data shows increased mortality with similar severity of injury in older adults. - -True -In the elderly population, what is decreased physiological reserve? - -aging is characterized by impaired ad...
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Add to cartTrue or false? Although the mechanism of injury may be similar to those for the younger population, data shows increased mortality with similar severity of injury in older adults. - -True -In the elderly population, what is decreased physiological reserve? - -aging is characterized by impaired ad...
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A 23-year-old man is brought immediately to the ED from the hospitals parking lot where he was shot in the lower abdomen. Examination reveals a single bullet wound. He is breathing and has a thready pulse. However, he is unconsious and has no detectable blood pressure. Optimale immediate management ...
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Add to cartA 23-year-old man is brought immediately to the ED from the hospitals parking lot where he was shot in the lower abdomen. Examination reveals a single bullet wound. He is breathing and has a thready pulse. However, he is unconsious and has no detectable blood pressure. Optimale immediate management ...
Patients with a GSC of less than ___ usually require intubation. - -8 -The "A" in ABCD stands for _______. - -Airway maintenance with CERVICAL SPINE PROTECTION -You should assume that any patient in a multisystem trauma with an altered level of consciousness or blunt injury above the clavicl...
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Add to cartPatients with a GSC of less than ___ usually require intubation. - -8 -The "A" in ABCD stands for _______. - -Airway maintenance with CERVICAL SPINE PROTECTION -You should assume that any patient in a multisystem trauma with an altered level of consciousness or blunt injury above the clavicl...
re-examine the chest - -A 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His BP is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After 2 liters of crystalloid solution his BP increases to 122/84. His heart rate is now 100 BPM and his RR is 28 breaths per minute. His breath sound...
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Add to cartre-examine the chest - -A 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His BP is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After 2 liters of crystalloid solution his BP increases to 122/84. His heart rate is now 100 BPM and his RR is 28 breaths per minute. His breath sound...
adjuncts to primary survey with resuscitation - -continuous EKG pulse oximetry CO2 monitoring assessment of ventilatory rate ABG -Other helpful tests in primary survey: - -urinary catheter to monitor urine output/hematuria Gastric catheter blood lactate Xrays (chest and pelvis) FAST/eFas...
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Add to cartadjuncts to primary survey with resuscitation - -continuous EKG pulse oximetry CO2 monitoring assessment of ventilatory rate ABG -Other helpful tests in primary survey: - -urinary catheter to monitor urine output/hematuria Gastric catheter blood lactate Xrays (chest and pelvis) FAST/eFas...
Contraindication for succinylcholine use for paralysis in a trauma patient and why. - -crush injuries, major burns, electrical injuries, pre-existing chronic renal failure, chronic paralysis and chronic neuromuscular disease Hyperkalemia -Indications for a definitive airway - -Need for airway ...
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Add to cartContraindication for succinylcholine use for paralysis in a trauma patient and why. - -crush injuries, major burns, electrical injuries, pre-existing chronic renal failure, chronic paralysis and chronic neuromuscular disease Hyperkalemia -Indications for a definitive airway - -Need for airway ...
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