Trauma/Emergencies — Flashcards

Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is indicated for patients with a periprocedural risk of stroke ≤ 3% who have a life expectancy ≥ _____

Peritonsillar Abscess is managed with _____

Hint: treatment

What is the definitive management for a patient with a knife wound in the right fourth intercostal space and knife still in situ? _____

Subdural hematoma occurs due to tearing of _____

Hint: vasculature

Torsion is 10 times more likely in a(n) _____ testis

Hint: descended or undescended

What is the management of acute limb ischemia caused by thromboembolus? _____

Horizontal lie of testicle = _____ Vertical lie of testicle = _____

What is the treatment for primary hyperaldosteronism due to a unilateral adenoma? _____

What is the management for an intraarticular osteochondral fragment? _____

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is used for ureteral kidney stones > 10 mm and is ineffective in _____ patients