Trauma/Emergencies — Flashcards

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

Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) should be considered for asymptomatic patients with stenosis of _____%

Management of **soft tissue sarcoma**: - Diagnosis: _____ - Treatment: Wide local excision ± radiation

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

In scoliosis, a Cobb angle of >40-50 degrees is treated with _____

Percutaneous nephrostomy is indicated for complete upper urinary tract obstruction and _____

What is the best next step in a patient that presents with endocarditis and CHF? _____

Rapid deceleration blunt chest trauma (e.g. suicide fall) leads to risk of _____

Hint: diagnosis

_____ syndrome may lead to atrophy or weakness of the quadriceps

Management for penetrating injuries to the extremities? 1) When no major vessels in vicinity? _____ 2) If near major vessel (but asymptomatic)? _____ 3) If obvious vascular injury? _____