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What is the likelihood of life-threatening hemorrhage in facial skeleton fractures?
What is the likelihood of life-threatening hemorrhage in facial skeleton fractures?
What is a potential complication in patients with panfacial fractures?
What is a potential complication in patients with panfacial fractures?
What type of injuries are the majority of facial skeleton fractures?
What type of injuries are the majority of facial skeleton fractures?
What is an unusual but clinically significant complication of facial skeleton fractures?
What is an unusual but clinically significant complication of facial skeleton fractures?
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What is the common associated injury in maxillofacial trauma?
What is the common associated injury in maxillofacial trauma?
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What is the most frequent cause of facial fractures?
What is the most frequent cause of facial fractures?
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What is the primary effect of maxillofacial trauma on the anterior skull base?
What is the primary effect of maxillofacial trauma on the anterior skull base?
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What is a characteristic of facial skeleton fractures?
What is a characteristic of facial skeleton fractures?
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Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of maxillofacial trauma?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of maxillofacial trauma?
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Which of the following imaging modalities is most useful for evaluating anterior skull base fractures?
Which of the following imaging modalities is most useful for evaluating anterior skull base fractures?
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What is a contraindication for the use of nasopharyngeal airways?
What is a contraindication for the use of nasopharyngeal airways?
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In which situation would the use of nasopharyngeal airways be contraindicated?
In which situation would the use of nasopharyngeal airways be contraindicated?
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What is the reason for not using nasopharyngeal airways in certain patients?
What is the reason for not using nasopharyngeal airways in certain patients?
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What type of fractures would make the use of nasopharyngeal airways unsafe?
What type of fractures would make the use of nasopharyngeal airways unsafe?
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When should nasopharyngeal airways be avoided?
When should nasopharyngeal airways be avoided?
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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.
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Description
This quiz covers the contraindications of nasopharyngeal airways, specifically in regards to anterior skull base fractures. Test your knowledge on this important medical consideration.
