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Which of the following is NOT considered a 'hard sign' of a penetrating vascular injury in the neck?
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?
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:
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?
What is the primary management approach for penetrating injuries in Zone 1 of the neck?
A patient presents with a penetrating neck injury and has a non-expanding haematoma. This is considered a:
A patient presents with a penetrating neck injury and has a non-expanding haematoma. This is considered a:
What is the gold standard in the management of penetrating neck trauma?
What is the gold standard in the management of penetrating neck trauma?
Which modality is considered the standard for vascular imaging but carries a high risk of significant complications related to arterial cannulation?
Which modality is considered the standard for vascular imaging but carries a high risk of significant complications related to arterial cannulation?
In Blunt Cerebro-Vascular Injuries, which grading signifies intimal irregularity with less than 25% lumen narrowing?
In Blunt Cerebro-Vascular Injuries, which grading signifies intimal irregularity with less than 25% lumen narrowing?
Which patient presentation warrants immediate surgical exploration or transfer to a Trauma Centre?
Which patient presentation warrants immediate surgical exploration or transfer to a Trauma Centre?
What are common symptoms of laryngeal injury following blunt neck trauma?
What are common symptoms of laryngeal injury following blunt neck trauma?
