T3 L8: Multi-system autoimmune disease (CT)

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Which is NOT a key symptom of shock?

Feeling dizzy

Increased diastolic blood pressure

Decreased systolic blood pressure (correct)

Tachycardia

Which is the best marker of shock?

Systemic pressure

Blood pressure

Urine output (correct)

Tachycardia

What is the main cause of shock?

Dehydration

Excessive bleeding (correct)

High blood pressure

Low heart rate

What is the recommended treatment for hemorrhagic shock?

Blood transfusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern when dealing with traumatic injuries?

The possibility of arterial injury Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue associated with venous occlusion?

Compartment syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern when performing a vascular repair?

Stabilizing the limb Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for shortening the leg during a vascular repair?

To relieve pressure on the arteries Signup and view all the answers

Which type of injury can be immediately life-threatening?

Injury to the airway Signup and view all the answers

According to the speaker, what can be a significant injury for a pianist or a surgeon?

Distal tough fracture Signup and view all the answers

What is the context in which the speaker is discussing fracture management and trauma?

Medical school session Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker imply about smaller injuries?

They are just as significant as larger injuries Signup and view all the answers

Which acronym is used to remember the immediate life-threatening conditions that require action in trauma cases?

ATOM FC Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for tension pneumothorax?

Use a needle to release air Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of a flail chest?

Multiple rib fractures Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in managing trauma according to the ABC approach?

Assess the airway Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential complication of serious pelvic trauma?

Damage to the veins Signup and view all the answers

Why are veins more easily damaged than arteries?

Veins lack musculature Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the acronym 'AGE' in an acute trauma handover?

To evaluate vital signs Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) approach?

Developed by an orthopaedic surgeon in America Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason for immobilizing the spine?

To prevent pressure sores Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a scoop stretcher?

To extract people from trapped cars Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action for a patient with a severely swollen airway?

Perform a surgical airway immediately Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between breathing and ventilation?

Breathing is the gas going in, while ventilation is the gas exchange Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can cause compartment syndrome?

Crushing your leg Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the pressure in a compartment when the outflow is blocked?

It increases Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the veins when the pressure in the compartment increases?

They become obstructed Signup and view all the answers

What is the main symptom of compartment syndrome?

Pain Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if compartment syndrome is not treated?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of releasing the pressure in a compartment?

To improve blood flow Signup and view all the answers

What is the acronym used to remember the immediate life-threatening conditions that require action in trauma cases?

ATOM FC Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of surgery?

Fracture Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern when dealing with traumatic injuries?

Loss of life Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a class of shock?

Neurogenic shock Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action for a patient with a compromised airway?

Control the cervical spine Signup and view all the answers

What is the main symptom of compartment syndrome?

Pain Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) approach?

Plane crash in Nebraska in 1976 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential complication of serious pelvic trauma?

Massive hemorrhage Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between breathing and ventilation?

Breathing is the process of inhaling and exhaling air, while ventilation is the movement of air in and out of the lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of releasing the pressure in a compartment?

To restore blood flow Signup and view all the answers

What is the key factor contributing to the loss of a limb in trauma patients?

Vessels Signup and view all the answers

In a trauma patient, how might occlusion of venous outflow occur?

As a result of compartment syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is compartment syndrome?

A condition where increased pressure within a closed space compromises tissue perfusion Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if compartment syndrome is missed in a trauma patient?

Volkman's ischaemic contracture Signup and view all the answers

Can bony injuries lead to the loss of a limb in trauma patients?

Yes, both direct and indirect injuries can lead to limb loss Signup and view all the answers

What are the key aspects of fracture management?

Reduce, stabilize, rehabilitate Signup and view all the answers

What are the basic steps in fracture management?

Reduce, stabilize, rehabilitate Signup and view all the answers

What are the further options in fracture management?

Nothing, replacement, plaster, external fixation, internal fixation Signup and view all the answers

What are some special types of fractures?

Greenstick, avulsions, displaced, intra-articular Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between closed and open reduction in fracture management?

Closed reduction corrects length, alignment, and rotation, while open reduction involves external stabilization Signup and view all the answers

T3 L8: Multi-system autoimmune disease (CT)

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Questions and Answers

Which is NOT a key symptom of shock?

Which is the best marker of shock?

What is the main cause of shock?

What is the recommended treatment for hemorrhagic shock?

What is the main concern when dealing with traumatic injuries?

What is a common issue associated with venous occlusion?

What is the primary concern when performing a vascular repair?

What is the reason for shortening the leg during a vascular repair?

Which type of injury can be immediately life-threatening?

According to the speaker, what can be a significant injury for a pianist or a surgeon?

What is the context in which the speaker is discussing fracture management and trauma?

What does the speaker imply about smaller injuries?

Which acronym is used to remember the immediate life-threatening conditions that require action in trauma cases?

What is the treatment for tension pneumothorax?

What is the cause of a flail chest?

What is the first step in managing trauma according to the ABC approach?

Which of the following is a potential complication of serious pelvic trauma?

Why are veins more easily damaged than arteries?

What is the purpose of the acronym 'AGE' in an acute trauma handover?

What is the origin of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) approach?

Which of the following is NOT a reason for immobilizing the spine?

What is the purpose of a scoop stretcher?

What is the recommended action for a patient with a severely swollen airway?

What is the difference between breathing and ventilation?

Which of the following can cause compartment syndrome?

What happens to the pressure in a compartment when the outflow is blocked?

What happens to the veins when the pressure in the compartment increases?

What is the main symptom of compartment syndrome?

What can happen if compartment syndrome is not treated?

What is the purpose of releasing the pressure in a compartment?

What is the acronym used to remember the immediate life-threatening conditions that require action in trauma cases?

Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of surgery?

What is the main concern when dealing with traumatic injuries?

Which of the following is NOT a class of shock?

What is the recommended action for a patient with a compromised airway?

What is the main symptom of compartment syndrome?

What is the origin of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) approach?

Which of the following is a potential complication of serious pelvic trauma?

What is the difference between breathing and ventilation?

What is the purpose of releasing the pressure in a compartment?

What is the key factor contributing to the loss of a limb in trauma patients?

In a trauma patient, how might occlusion of venous outflow occur?

What is compartment syndrome?

What can happen if compartment syndrome is missed in a trauma patient?

Can bony injuries lead to the loss of a limb in trauma patients?

What are the key aspects of fracture management?

What are the basic steps in fracture management?

What are the further options in fracture management?

What are some special types of fractures?

What is the key difference between closed and open reduction in fracture management?

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