Trauma in special populations (pediatric, geriatric) — Flashcards

Trauma in special populations (pediatric, geriatric) — Flashcards

Trauma in special populations (pediatric, geriatric) — Flashcards
#1

An entire torso burn is _____% of the body surface area.

#2

Is placement of a foley (urethral) catheter contraindicated in urethral injury?_____

#3

A _____ is indicated when an emergency airway is required or orotracheal / nasotracheal intubation is unsuccessful / contraindicated

#4

Tension pneumothorax needs immediate needle decompression and _____ placement

#5

A perineum burn is _____% of the body surface area.

#6

If blood is seen at a patients _____, you should suspect a urethral injury

#7

Commotio cordis is ventricular fibrillation caused by _____

#8

Patients with atlantoaxial instability can acutely present with neurological deficits due to _____ if their subluxation is worsened

#9

Tension pneumothorax needs immediate needle decompression and _____ placement

#10

Epidural hematoma may present on physical exam with _____ palsy

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