Master the Management of Spinal Injuries

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Which group has the highest incidence of traumatic spinal cord injuries?

  • 35-44 age group
  • 25-34 age group
  • 15-24 age group (correct)
  • 45-54 age group

What is the most common cause of spinal cord injuries?

  • Driving accidents
  • Transport-related injuries (correct)
  • Swimming accidents
  • Falls

Which spinal region has the highest percentage of cervical injuries?

  • T1-T2
  • T3-T4
  • C6-C7
  • C4-C5 (correct)

Which spinal region has the highest percentage of thoracic injuries?

<p>T5-T6 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mechanism of injury usually results in Central Cord Syndrome?

<p>Hyperflexion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mechanism of injury is more common in elderly patients with osteoarthritic or spondylosis changes?

<p>Hyperextension (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which age group has an increasing average age for spinal cord injuries?

<p>45-54 age group (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the second most common cause of spinal cord injuries?

<p>Transport-related injuries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which spinal region has the highest percentage of complete cervical injuries?

<p>C4-C5 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mechanism of injury usually results in tearing of intervertebral disc and stretching of spinal cord?

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

Which extrication method involves using a collar, spineboard/combi-carrier, and yellow straps?

<p>Collar Spineboard/combi-carrier +/- yellow straps (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pharmacological class of ketamine?

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

What is the main mechanism of action of ketamine?

<p>NMDA receptor antagonist (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential cardiovascular effect of ketamine administration?

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

What is the recommended dosage of ketamine for severe traumatic pain in adults?

<p>0.1-0.2mg/kg (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following conditions is ketamine contraindicated?

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

What is the recommended dosage of ketamine for induction of anesthesia in children?

<p>20-30mg (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the NEXUS criteria used for?

<p>Identifying distracting injuries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym AADR stand for in the context of ketamine administration?

<p>Analgesic administration dosage range (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum total dose of ketamine that can be administered in children?

<p>1mg/kg (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common cause of spinal cord injuries?

<p>Violent or direct blow to the vertebral column/cord (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a spinal cord injury where the body of the vertebrae bursts and displaces bone particles and discs into the spinal canal?

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

Which of the following is a characteristic of Brown-Sequard Syndrome?

<p>Motor loss on the same side as cord damage with sensory preservation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a spinal cord injury that results in loss of movement, sensation, and altered bladder and bowel control?

<p>Complete SCI (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary mechanism of spinal cord injury?

<p>Initial crush, shear impingement of cord (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a spinal cord injury that does not show any radiological abnormalities?

<p>Spinal injury without radiological abnormality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of spinal shock?

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

What is the term used to describe the loss of reflexes and sensorimotor function below the level of a spinal cord injury?

<p>Spinal Neurogenic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a major manifestation of neurogenic shock?

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

What is the term used to describe a spinal cord injury that causes haemorrhage into the cord and oedema formation at the injured site?

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

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