Penetrating vs Blunt Injuries in Maxillofacial Trauma Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT considered a 'hard sign' of a penetrating vascular injury in the neck?

  • Exsanguinating haemorrhage
  • Expanding haematoma
  • Non-expanding haematoma (correct)
  • Thrill or bruit
  • What is the primary management approach for penetrating injuries in Zone 2 of the neck?

  • Airway management and stabilization
  • Immediate surgical exploration
  • Clinical observation (correct)
  • Diagnostic investigations
  • A patient presents with a penetrating neck injury and has a pulse deficit in the affected limb. This is considered a:

  • Indication for immediate surgical exploration
  • Soft sign of vascular injury
  • Hard sign of vascular injury (correct)
  • Indication for further diagnostic imaging
  • What is the primary management approach for penetrating injuries in Zone 1 of the neck?

    <p>Diagnostic investigations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient presents with a penetrating neck injury and has a non-expanding haematoma. This is considered a:

    <p>Soft sign of vascular injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gold standard in the management of penetrating neck trauma?

    <p>SNOM (Selective Non-Operative Management)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which modality is considered the standard for vascular imaging but carries a high risk of significant complications related to arterial cannulation?

    <p>Digital Subtraction Angiogram (DSA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Blunt Cerebro-Vascular Injuries, which grading signifies intimal irregularity with less than 25% lumen narrowing?

    <p>Grade I: Intimal irregularity with &lt; 25% lumen narrowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which patient presentation warrants immediate surgical exploration or transfer to a Trauma Centre?

    <p>Patients with expanding hematoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common symptoms of laryngeal injury following blunt neck trauma?

    <p>Neck pain and hoarseness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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