15 Questions
What is the likelihood of life-threatening hemorrhage in facial skeleton fractures?
Uncommon
What is a potential complication in patients with panfacial fractures?
Clinically significant blood loss
What type of injuries are the majority of facial skeleton fractures?
Closed injuries
What is an unusual but clinically significant complication of facial skeleton fractures?
Hemorrhagic shock
What is the common associated injury in maxillofacial trauma?
Cervical spine injury
What is the most frequent cause of facial fractures?
Road traffic accidents (RTA)
What is the primary effect of maxillofacial trauma on the anterior skull base?
Cerebrospinal fluid leakage
What is a characteristic of facial skeleton fractures?
Often require surgical intervention
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of maxillofacial trauma?
Vertigo
Which of the following imaging modalities is most useful for evaluating anterior skull base fractures?
Computed Tomography (CT) scan
What is a contraindication for the use of nasopharyngeal airways?
Anterior skull base fractures
In which situation would the use of nasopharyngeal airways be contraindicated?
Possible anterior skull base fractures
What is the reason for not using nasopharyngeal airways in certain patients?
Risk of pushing bone fragments into the brain
What type of fractures would make the use of nasopharyngeal airways unsafe?
Anterior skull base fractures
When should nasopharyngeal airways be avoided?
In cases where there is a possibility of anterior skull base fractures
Study Notes
Nasopharyngeal Airways
- Contraindicated if there is a possibility of anterior skull base fractures.
Maxillofacial Trauma
Etiology
- Road traffic accidents (RTA) are the most frequent causes of facial fractures.
- Majority of facial skeleton fractures are closed injuries.
- Life-threatening hemorrhage is uncommon in facial fractures.
- Hemorrhagic shock is unusual in facial fractures.
- Clinically significant blood loss can occur in patients with panfacial fractures.
This quiz covers the contraindications of nasopharyngeal airways, specifically in regards to anterior skull base fractures. Test your knowledge on this important medical consideration.
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