T3 L7: Principles of fracture management (BR)
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Which of the following is a key factor in contributing to the loss of a limb in a trauma patient?

  • Bones
  • Soft tissues/muscles
  • Nerves
  • Vessels (correct)
  • What is the recommended treatment for compartment syndrome?

  • Medication
  • Fasciotomy (correct)
  • Surgery
  • Physical therapy
  • What can occur if compartment syndrome is missed?

  • Muscle strain
  • Nerve damage
  • Fracture
  • Volkman's ischaemic contracture (correct)
  • Which part of a bone is commonly affected in a fracture?

    <p>Diaphysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe a fracture that involves the joint?

    <p>Intra-articular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of fracture management?

    <p>Reduce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fracture is characterized by multiple fragments?

    <p>Comminuted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of restoring a fractured bone to its normal position?

    <p>Reduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fracture management involves the use of external devices like slings or casts?

    <p>External fixation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the physiological parameters to consider in polytrauma care?

    <p>Acidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential complication of surgery?

    <p>Infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ATLS approach?

    <p>Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you control the cervical spine?

    <p>With cervical immobilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you assess the patency of an airway?

    <p>By checking for air movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between breathing and ventilation?

    <p>Breathing is the process of inhaling and exhaling air, while ventilation is the exchange of gases in the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might interfere with breathing?

    <p>Fracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the immediate life-threatening A & B problems in trauma management?

    <p>Air Obstruction, Tension pneumothorax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you assess circulation in trauma management?

    <p>By checking capillary refill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the classes of shock?

    <p>Hypovolemic, Cardiogenic, Distributive, Obstructive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you bleed from enough to die quickly in trauma?

    <p>Arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the immediate life-threatening airway issue mentioned in the text?

    <p>Fight with a sneaker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause death in trauma patients according to the text?

    <p>ISIS injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fracture can be significant for a pianist or a surgeon?

    <p>Distal tough fracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of small injuries in trauma management according to the text?

    <p>They can be just as significant for the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential specific complication of orthopaedic surgery?

    <p>Nerve damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the acronym used for the handover of a trauma patient's vital information?

    <p>ABCDE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of fracture management?

    <p>To restore the fractured bone to its normal position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason people fail their HLS course?

    <p>Non-uniform treatment approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key indicator of shock?

    <p>Decreased diastolic blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parameter is the best marker of shock?

    <p>Urine output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is a common misconception about blood pressure in shock?

    <p>Blood pressure is maintained in class one and class two shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for hemorrhagic shock?

    <p>Blood transfusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for not getting sidetracked by traumatic injuries in trauma management?

    <p>To avoid missing life-threatening injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the limb is considered most important for its function?

    <p>Blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common acute hemorrhaging site in vascular injuries?

    <p>Veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern when repairing an arterial injury in a limb?

    <p>Restoring blood supply to the soft tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of immobilizing the spine in trauma management?

    <p>To prevent further injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a scoop stretcher in trauma management?

    <p>To extract the patient from a trapped car</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended airway management technique for a patient with severe airway obstruction due to swelling?

    <p>Using a surgical airway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between breathing and ventilation in trauma management?

    <p>Breathing is gas exchange, while ventilation is the act of inhaling and exhaling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the acronym Atom FC used for in trauma management?

    <p>Identifying immediate life-threatening airway and breathing issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for tension pneumothorax in trauma management?

    <p>Administering a needle decompression in the second intercostal space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe a condition where two or more ribs are broken in two or more places, causing a patch of the rib cage to become detached?

    <p>Flail chest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of circulation management in trauma care?

    <p>Assessing shock and managing hemorrhage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is compartment syndrome characterized by?

    <p>Pain and increased pressure in the compartment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause compartment syndrome?

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

    What happens as the pressure in the compartment increases?

    <p>The veins get squeezed and the outflow gets obstructed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms of compartment syndrome?

    <p>Pain and clinical manifestations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main problem in compartment syndrome?

    <p>Increased pressure in the compartment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is compartment syndrome treated?

    <p>By releasing the pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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