10 Questions
What are some common nasal injuries?
Epistaxis, nasal fractures, and septal haematoma
What is Little's area?
A mesh of blood vessels in the lower nose septum responsible for nosebleeds
What causes traumatic epistaxis?
Trauma
What are some treatments for nosebleeds?
Direct pressure, gauze and adrenaline, and ENT referral
What are some common ear injuries?
Ear laceration, auricular haematoma, and perforated tympanic membrane
What is key for preventing dental injuries?
Prevention
What can trunk injuries cause?
Shock, peritoneal irritation, and damage to organs such as the liver and spleen
What type of kidney injury is common in children?
Closed kidney injury
Who are rib stress injuries common in?
Elite rowers
What are different types of pneumothorax?
Closed, open, and tension
Study Notes
- Common nasal injuries include epistaxis, nasal fractures, and septal haematoma.
- Little's area is a mesh of blood vessels in the lower nose septum that is usually responsible for nosebleeds.
- Traumatic epistaxis is caused by trauma.
- Treatment for nosebleeds includes direct pressure, gauze and adrenaline, cautering, nasal packing, and ENT referral.
- Common ear injuries include ear laceration, auricular haematoma, and perforated tympanic membrane.
- Prevention is key for dental injuries.
- Trunk injuries can cause shock, peritoneal irritation, and damage to organs such as the liver and spleen.
- Closed kidney injury is common in children.
- Rib stress injuries are common in elite rowers.
- Different types of pneumothorax include closed, open, and tension, and can be caused by trauma or underlying lung disease.
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