Trauma/Emergencies — Flashcards

What is the recommended treatment for slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)? _____

Primary hyperparathyroidism and calcium > 1 mg/dL above normal is managed with _____

Hint: Next step

Subclavian steal syndrome occurs when the subclavian artery is occluded, leading to retrograde flow from the _____ artery

Cryotherapy is first-line treatment for basal cell carcinoma _____

Hint: T/F

Severe, throbbing pain with edema and erythema of a finger pad is likely to be what? _____

- Depressed skull fracture - Severely displaced/angulated fracture - Open fracture - Femoral neck / intertrochanteric fracture → _____

Hint: next step

What is the most essential part of management for an uncomplicated rib fracture (e.g. no hypotension, pneumothorax, etc.)? _____

Endotracheal intubation decreases the risk of _____ and can also facilitate upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and placement of a(n) balloon tamponade for patients with uncontrollable hemorrhage

Jersey finger is sustained _____ of finger when trying to _____ Mallet finger is sustained _____ of finger when trying to _____

Hint: extension/flexion

Trauma to the spinal cord is best assessed via _____ and the use of high-dose steroids is now generally avoided (no longer standard of care)

Hint: imaging