10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT considered a 'hard sign' of a penetrating vascular injury in the neck?
Non-expanding haematoma
What is the primary management approach for penetrating injuries in Zone 2 of the neck?
Clinical observation
A patient presents with a penetrating neck injury and has a pulse deficit in the affected limb. This is considered a:
Hard sign of vascular injury
What is the primary management approach for penetrating injuries in Zone 1 of the neck?
Diagnostic investigations
A patient presents with a penetrating neck injury and has a non-expanding haematoma. This is considered a:
Soft sign of vascular injury
What is the gold standard in the management of penetrating neck trauma?
SNOM (Selective Non-Operative Management)
Which modality is considered the standard for vascular imaging but carries a high risk of significant complications related to arterial cannulation?
Digital Subtraction Angiogram (DSA)
In Blunt Cerebro-Vascular Injuries, which grading signifies intimal irregularity with less than 25% lumen narrowing?
Grade I: Intimal irregularity with < 25% lumen narrowing
Which patient presentation warrants immediate surgical exploration or transfer to a Trauma Centre?
Patients with expanding hematoma
What are common symptoms of laryngeal injury following blunt neck trauma?
Neck pain and hoarseness
Test your knowledge on differentiating between penetrating and blunt injuries, stable and unstable injuries, and managing maxillofacial or head trauma. Learn about presuming unstable cervical spine injury, immobilization, protection, and recognizing major vascular structures involved in penetrating injuries.
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