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What is the primary goal of redoing a chest x-ray after a patient is weaned from ventilation?
What is the primary goal of redoing a chest x-ray after a patient is weaned from ventilation?
- To identify potential late herniation or missed injuries (correct)
- To monitor lung function
- To diagnose tracheobronchial injury
- To assess the effectiveness of ventilation
What is the typical treatment approach for early presenters of diaphragmatic hernia?
What is the typical treatment approach for early presenters of diaphragmatic hernia?
- Through the abdomen, using laparotomy
- Through the chest, using laparoscopy
- Through the abdomen, using laparotomy and repair of the diaphragm (correct)
- Through the chest, using thoracoscopy
What is the most common site of tracheobronchial injury?
What is the most common site of tracheobronchial injury?
- Approximately 2 cm from the bifurcation into the right main bronchus (correct)
- At the level of the larynx
- Approximately 1 cm from the bifurcation into the right main bronchus
- At the level of the carina
What is the characteristic radiographic sign of tracheobronchial injury on a chest X-ray?
What is the characteristic radiographic sign of tracheobronchial injury on a chest X-ray?
What is the primary difference between stab wounds and gunshot wounds in penetrating chest trauma?
What is the primary difference between stab wounds and gunshot wounds in penetrating chest trauma?
What is the characteristic presentation of stabbed hearts in penetrating cardiac trauma?
What is the characteristic presentation of stabbed hearts in penetrating cardiac trauma?
What percentage of workload in SA is blunt trauma?
What percentage of workload in SA is blunt trauma?
What is the main risk associated with penetrating trauma?
What is the main risk associated with penetrating trauma?
Which of the following organs is more likely to be injured in penetrating trauma?
Which of the following organs is more likely to be injured in penetrating trauma?
When is the management of penetrating abdominal trauma typically done?
When is the management of penetrating abdominal trauma typically done?
What is the primary concern when lifting an eviscerated bowel?
What is the primary concern when lifting an eviscerated bowel?
What is the default operation for a patient with penetrating abdominal trauma who has not achieved hemodynamic stability?
What is the default operation for a patient with penetrating abdominal trauma who has not achieved hemodynamic stability?
Why is it essential to ask if the patient is stable or not during the management of penetrating abdominal trauma?
Why is it essential to ask if the patient is stable or not during the management of penetrating abdominal trauma?
What is the recommended pre-hospital management for evisceration?
What is the recommended pre-hospital management for evisceration?
What is the typical location of a small bowel injury in direct blunt abdominal trauma?
What is the typical location of a small bowel injury in direct blunt abdominal trauma?
Why is it necessary to refer the patient for a laparotomy after reducing the bowel?
Why is it necessary to refer the patient for a laparotomy after reducing the bowel?
What type of organs are most commonly injured in blunt trauma?
What type of organs are most commonly injured in blunt trauma?
What is the risk of not properly managing evisceration in hospital?
What is the risk of not properly managing evisceration in hospital?
What is the classic injury in a patient with an acceleration-deceleration injury?
What is the classic injury in a patient with an acceleration-deceleration injury?
What is the typical injury resulting from a crush of the duodenum and the pancreas complex against the spine by the seat belts?
What is the typical injury resulting from a crush of the duodenum and the pancreas complex against the spine by the seat belts?
What is the approach to managing a patient with blunt trauma who is stable after primary survey?
What is the approach to managing a patient with blunt trauma who is stable after primary survey?
What is used to determine whether or not there's bleeding in the abdomen?
What is used to determine whether or not there's bleeding in the abdomen?
Why is it important to use special examinations in patients with blunt trauma?
Why is it important to use special examinations in patients with blunt trauma?
When is laparotomy required in a patient with blunt trauma?
When is laparotomy required in a patient with blunt trauma?
What is the ideal range for pCO2 to maintain normocapnia?
What is the ideal range for pCO2 to maintain normocapnia?
What is the main concern if a patient becomes hypercapnic?
What is the main concern if a patient becomes hypercapnic?
Why is it important to avoid hypocapnia?
Why is it important to avoid hypocapnia?
What is the recommended tidal volume to maintain normocapnia?
What is the recommended tidal volume to maintain normocapnia?
What is the target saturation level to avoid hypoxia?
What is the target saturation level to avoid hypoxia?
What is the minimum systolic blood pressure recommended?
What is the minimum systolic blood pressure recommended?
What is the fluid of choice for non-bleeding patients?
What is the fluid of choice for non-bleeding patients?
What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Score?
What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Score?
What is the Monroe-Kelly doctrine?
What is the Monroe-Kelly doctrine?
What is the pressure at which capillaries are compressed and brain becomes ischemic and swollen?
What is the pressure at which capillaries are compressed and brain becomes ischemic and swollen?
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