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Which components are part of the Revised Trauma Score (RTS)?
What is the most common type of skull base fracture?
Which factor is NOT part of the Mangled Extremity Severity Score (MESS)?
Which mechanism of injury is considered in calculating the Trauma and Injury Severity Score (TRISS)?
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What percentage of skull base fractures are classified as posterior cranial fossa fractures?
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Study Notes
Revised Trauma Score (RTS)
- Composed of Glasgow Coma Scale, Systolic Blood Pressure, and Respiratory Rate.
Trauma and Injury Severity Score (TRISS)
- Comprised of Injury Severity Score (ISS), Revised Trauma Score (RTS), Age, and Mechanism of Injury (Blunt or Penetrating).
Mangled Extremity Severity Score (MESS)
- Considers:
- Energy of the injury
- Limb Ischemia
- Shock
- Age
Skull Base Fracture
- Anterior cranial fossa fracture is the most common, accounting for approximately 70% of cases.
- Middle cranial fossa fractures make up about 20%.
- Posterior cranial fossa fractures are the least common, representing about 5%.
- The frequency of skull base fractures is represented by the following: ACF > MCF > PCF.
- Anterior cranial fossa fractures are primarily associated with frontal bone involvement.
- Middle cranial fossa fractures often lead to temporal lobe contusion.
- Posterior cranial fossa injuries can result in occipital lobe contusion.
Regions of the Skull
- Anterior Fossa: 70%
- Central Skull Base: 25%
- Middle Fossa: 5%
- Posterior Fossa: 5%
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Description
This quiz covers various trauma scoring systems including the Revised Trauma Score (RTS), Trauma and Injury Severity Score (TRISS), and Mangled Extremity Severity Score (MESS). It also discusses the classification and commonality of skull base fractures, focusing on anterior, middle, and posterior cranial fossa fractures. Test your knowledge on these crucial trauma assessments and anatomical injuries.
