Trauma/Emergencies — Flashcards

The first-line surgical treatment for patients with epidural hematoma is urgent _____

How should **non-displaced** scaphoid fractures be managed? _____ and serial X-rays to monitor for avascular necrosis of the proximal segment or non-union

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

Hint: Next step

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

- 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.)? _____

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

Hint: extension/flexion

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

Cryotherapy is first-line treatment for basal cell carcinoma _____

Hint: T/F

Persistent _____ and new arrhythmia after blunt chest trauma are concerning for blunt cardiac injury