Diaphragmatic Rupture: Definition, Etiology, Clinical Features, Diagnostics

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What is the most common etiology of diaphragmatic rupture?

Decreased breath sounds

Disturbed contour of the hemidiaphragm

Penetrating injuries (correct)

Blunt trauma

Which diagnostic finding is characteristic of diaphragmatic rupture on chest x-ray?

Decreased breath sounds

Disturbed contour of the hemidiaphragm (correct)

Mediastinal shift

Nasogastric tube visible above the left hemidiaphragm

What is a common clinical feature associated with herniation of abdominal organs into the chest in diaphragmatic rupture?

Mediastinal shift

Decreased breath sounds

Signs of bowel obstruction (correct)

Disturbed contour of the hemidiaphragm

What is the recommended initial step in managing a suspected case of diaphragmatic rupture with respiratory distress?

Administer supplemental O2 Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging modality is typically used to confirm the diagnosis of diaphragmatic rupture?

CT scan Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step after providing initial treatment for undifferentiated shock according to the text?

Start targeted treatment for specific shock subtypes Signup and view all the answers

When should a quick whole-body inspection be performed on a patient according to the text?

After the secondary survey Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical action to take in patients with reduced levels of consciousness, according to the text?

Consider the need for intubation and airway management Signup and view all the answers

When should continuous cardiac and blood pressure monitoring be considered according to the text?

After providing initial treatment for undifferentiated shock Signup and view all the answers

In what condition should IV antihypertensives be considered, as mentioned in the text?

In severely hypertensive patients Signup and view all the answers

Diaphragmatic Rupture: Definition, Etiology, Clinical Features, Diagnostics

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What is the most common etiology of diaphragmatic rupture?

Which diagnostic finding is characteristic of diaphragmatic rupture on chest x-ray?

What is a common clinical feature associated with herniation of abdominal organs into the chest in diaphragmatic rupture?

What is the recommended initial step in managing a suspected case of diaphragmatic rupture with respiratory distress?

Which imaging modality is typically used to confirm the diagnosis of diaphragmatic rupture?

What is the next step after providing initial treatment for undifferentiated shock according to the text?

When should a quick whole-body inspection be performed on a patient according to the text?

What is a critical action to take in patients with reduced levels of consciousness, according to the text?

When should continuous cardiac and blood pressure monitoring be considered according to the text?

In what condition should IV antihypertensives be considered, as mentioned in the text?

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