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What is the most common cause of death in the long term for trauma patients?
Which organ is commonly injured in blunt trauma, according to the text?
What is the preferred alternative route for intra-osseous cannulation in children under 6?
What is the LD50 for falls, according to the text?
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What is the most common cause of upper airway obstruction, according to the text?
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What is the initial fluid resuscitation for a patient in hemorrhagic shock?
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What is the approximate ratio of RBCs:FFP:platelets in hemostatic resuscitation?
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What is the approximate indication for initiating hemostatic resuscitation?
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What medication is considered to decrease fibrinolysis and reduce bleeding?
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What is the recommended approach for patients with acute traumatic coagulopathy?
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"Damage control surgery" involves which of the following?
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What is an indication for performing a diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL)?
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Which injury can be missed by FAST scan (focused abdominal sonography for trauma)?
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When should an abdominal CT scan be performed following blunt trauma?
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What condition warrants exploratory laparotomy?
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What kind of injury can be missed by a CT scan following blunt trauma?
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When should tranexamic acid be administered to a patient?
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What is the most common cause of death within 30 minutes of trauma, according to the text?
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Which organ is stated as the most commonly injured in blunt trauma?
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What is the preferred site for cutdown for venous access if large bore IV and central access are not possible?
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What is the most common cause of upper airway obstruction, according to the text?
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What is considered the preferred alternative route for intra-osseous cannulation in children under 6?
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What is the approximate ratio of RBCs:FFP:platelets in hemostatic resuscitation?
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What is an indication for performing a diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL)?
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What kind of injury can be missed by a CT scan following blunt trauma?
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When should tranexamic acid be administered to a patient?
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What is the initial fluid resuscitation for a patient in hemorrhagic shock?
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"Damage control surgery" involves which of the following?
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What is the most common cause of upper airway obstruction, according to the text?
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When should an abdominal CT scan be performed following blunt trauma?
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What medication is considered to decrease fibrinolysis and reduce bleeding?
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What is the LD50 for falls, according to the text?
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Which organ is commonly injured in blunt trauma, according to the text?
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Study Notes
Trauma Patient Care
- The most common cause of death in the long term for trauma patients is multi-organ failure.
Blunt Trauma
- The spleen is commonly injured in blunt trauma.
- The LD50 for falls is approximately 25-30 ft (7.5-9 meters).
Vascular Access
- The preferred alternative route for intra-osseous cannulation in children under 6 is the anterior tibia.
Hemorrhagic Shock
- The initial fluid resuscitation for a patient in hemorrhagic shock is 1-2 liters of crystalloid.
Hemostatic Resuscitation
- The approximate ratio of RBCs:FFP:platelets in hemostatic resuscitation is 1:1:1.
- The indication for initiating hemostatic resuscitation is approximately 1-2 blood volumes or 4-6 units of blood products.
- Tranexamic acid is the medication that decreases fibrinolysis and reduces bleeding.
Damage Control Surgery
- "Damage control surgery" involves controlling hemorrhage, contaminant elimination, and temporary closure.
Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage (DPL)
- An indication for performing a DPL is suspected intra-abdominal injury.
Abdominal Imaging
- FAST scan (focused abdominal sonography for trauma) can miss hollow viscous injuries.
- An abdominal CT scan should be performed following blunt trauma when the patient is hemodynamically stable.
- A CT scan can miss diaphragmatic injuries following blunt trauma.
Upper Airway Obstruction
- The most common cause of upper airway obstruction is facial trauma.
Fibrinolysis
- Tranexamic acid should be administered to a patient with evidence of hyperfibrinolysis.
Cutdown
- The preferred site for cutdown for venous access if large bore IV and central access are not possible is the groin.
Note: LD50 stands for Lethal Dose 50%, which is the dose required to kill 50% of the test subjects. In this case, it represents the height from which a fall would be fatal for 50% of individuals.
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Test your knowledge on trauma statistics and early peak times for trauma deaths. Learn about the different stages of trauma deaths and the potential for patient survival.
