Trauma/Emergencies — Flashcards

Trauma/Emergencies US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards

Master Trauma/Emergencies with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.

Trauma/Emergencies Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards

Flashcard 191: Treatment for aortic regurgitation is _____ before LV dysfunction occurs

Answer: aortic valve replacement

Extra: In aortic regurgitation (AR), aortic valve replacement (AVR) is indicated for: 1. Symptomatic patients with severe AR. 2. Asymptomatic patients with severe AR and LV dysfunction (LVEF < 50-55%). 3. Asymptomatic patients with severe AR and severe LV dilatation (e.g., LVESD > 50 mm).

Flashcard 192: What is the likely diagnosis in an elderly patient that presents with marked weakness in the upper extremities compared to the lower following a motor vehicle accident? _____

Answer: Central cord syndrome

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Flashcard 193: Melanoma treatment is _____

Answer: excision with wide margins

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Flashcard 194: Is urinalysis indicated for a patient with trauma and gross hematuria? _____

Answer: No

Extra: Indications for CT imaging in suspected renal trauma: - Gross hematuria - Microscopic hematuria AND shock (SBP < 90 mmHg) - Significant deceleration injury mechanism (e.g., fall from height, high-speed MVC)

Flashcard 195: Osteoarthritis is common in patients with prior joint injury, especially _____ injury

Answer: ACL

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Flashcard 196: What is MCC of esophageal perforation? _____

Answer: Iatrogenic

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Flashcard 197: Hemorrhagic shock refractory to IVF is managed with _____

Answer: transfusion

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Flashcard 198: How are uncomplicated fractures of the middle third of the clavicle treated? (3) _____

Answer: Rest & ice Sling Figure of eight bandage

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Flashcard 199: What is the treatment of a pigmented skin lesion that itches, bleeds, or is associated with local sensory symptoms? _____

Answer: Excisional biopsy

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Flashcard 200: What is tx of exstrophy of the bladder? _____

Answer: Keep covered with plastic barrier to prevent drying out → surgery

Extra: Initial management: Protect the bladder mucosa from drying out or adhering to dressings by using a non-adherent plastic barrier (e.g., plastic wrap).

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Chest trauma management

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Head trauma management

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Spinal trauma

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Blunt abdominal trauma

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Penetrating abdominal trauma

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Pelvic fractures and hemorrhage

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Extremity trauma and vascular injuries

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Burns assessment and management

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Traumatic shock management

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Resuscitative thoracotomy

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Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST)

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Trauma in pregnancy

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Pediatric trauma considerations

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