Bullet wounds near major blood vessels should be explored only if -
AThe wound is in close proximity to a major blood vessel
BThere is any suspicion of possible vascular involvement
CRoutine exploration is indicated for all penetrating wounds near vessels
DThere are hard signs of vascular injury (active hemorrhage, expanding hematoma, absent distal pulses, palpable thrill/bruit)
Falsely elevated ankle brachial index is used for evaluation of?
ADeep vein thrombosis
BAcute limb ischemia
CCalcified vessels
DChronic venous insufficiency
Most sensitive investigation for abdominal trauma in a hemodynamically stable patient is-
AUltrasonography (FAST)
BDiagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL)
CMRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
DCT Scan (Computed Tomography)
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