Crush Syndrome

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Which of the following is a common cause of crush syndrome?

  • Earthquake (correct)
  • Heat stroke
  • Heart attack
  • Food poisoning

What is the initial effect of tension in the muscle compartment in crush syndrome?

  • Decreased muscle strength
  • Decreased blood circulation (correct)
  • Increased muscle strength
  • Increased blood circulation

What treatment is recommended to relieve tension in the muscle compartment in crush syndrome?

  • Performing fasciotomy (correct)
  • Giving blood transfusion
  • Administering antibiotics
  • Providing oxygen therapy

Which tissue planes are involved in degloving injuries?

<p>Subcutaneous tissue and deep fascia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of degloving injuries?

<p>Road traffic accidents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can viable skin be identified during examination of a degloving injury?

<p>By observing a fluorescent yellowish-green color under ultraviolet light (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common cause of crush syndrome?

<p>Road traffic accidents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for crush syndrome to improve renal function?

<p>Mannitol-alkaline diuresis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should fasciotomy be performed in crush syndrome?

<p>Immediately after the crush injury (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about degloving injuries?

<p>They occur between subcutaneous tissue and deep fascia or between muscle and bone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method to identify viable skin during examination of a degloving injury?

<p>Serial excision to look for dermal punctate bleeding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment approach for degloving injuries?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a cause of crush syndrome?

<p>Drowning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial effect of tension in the muscle compartment in crush syndrome?

<p>Decreases blood circulation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for crush syndrome to improve urine output and renal function?

<p>Mannitol-alkaline diuresis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of degloving injuries?

<p>They expose the neurovascular bundle, muscles, tendons, and bone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method to identify viable skin during examination of a degloving injury?

<p>Serial excision to look for dermal punctate bleeding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment approach for degloving injuries?

<p>Flap coverage and microflap surgeries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common cause of crush syndrome?

<p>Earthquakes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial effect of tension in the muscle compartment in crush syndrome?

<p>Impedes circulation and increases ischaemic damage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What treatment is recommended to relieve tension in the muscle compartment in crush syndrome?

<p>Fasciotomy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue planes are typically involved in degloving injuries?

<p>Subcutaneous tissue and deep fascia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method to identify viable skin during examination of a degloving injury?

<p>Injection of fluoroscein (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment approach for degloving injuries?

<p>Wound excision/radical excision, flap coverage, microflap surgeries, skin grafting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a cause of crush syndrome?

<p>Drowning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial effect of tension in the muscle compartment in crush syndrome?

<p>Decreased blood flow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for crush syndrome to improve urine output and renal function?

<p>Fasciotomy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue planes are typically involved in degloving injuries?

<p>Subcutaneous tissue and deep fascia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method to identify viable skin during examination of a degloving injury?

<p>Serial excision to look for dermal punctate bleeding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment approach for degloving injuries?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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