Trauma — Flashcards

In a blunt cardiac injury, the _____ is the most common structure to be injured, while the aortic valve is the most common valve to be injured

_____ hematoma is characterized by rapid expansion due to high arterial pressure and can present with a scalp hematoma as well

Waddell's traid is a classic pattern of transportation injury seen in a pedestrian child due to motor vehicle, consisting of:Fractures of _____ or PelvisIntra-abdominal or Intra-thoracic injuriesContra-lateral head injury

_____ hematoma often presents with a loss of consciousness followed by a lucid interval for up to 48 hours

The primary cause of late mortality in burns is _____ and multiorgan failure.

Phase II of damage control sx consists of secondary resuscitation to correct _____, coagulopathy, and acidosis

If uncal herniation is so severe that it is able to reach the opposite cerebral peduncle, it will cause an _____lateral paresis and/or contralateral CNIII palsy (this phenomenon is known as Kernohan's Notch)

Injury to the long thoracic nerve can occur during:#1 - _____ wounds#2 - axillary lymph node dissection#3 - chest tube insertion

_____ reflex and anal wink is commonly used to detect spinal shock.

Full thickness burns have a _____ or leathery appearance