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What is the major cause of hypoxemia following an RTA?
What is the major cause of hypoxemia following an RTA?
- Rib fractures
- Pulmonary contusions
- Tension pneumothorax (correct)
- Hemothorax
What is a key component of evaluating a trauma patient according to the text?
What is a key component of evaluating a trauma patient according to the text?
- Assessing capnography
- Performing electrocardiography
- Interpreting the findings of diagnostic techniques (correct)
- Administering pain medication
Which imaging technique showed a high sensitivity for diagnosing pulmonary contusions after trauma?
Which imaging technique showed a high sensitivity for diagnosing pulmonary contusions after trauma?
- Ventrodorsal thoracic radiograph
- Thoracic CT
- Lung ultrasound (correct)
- Combined lateral radiographs
What is the main characteristic of tension pneumothorax?
What is the main characteristic of tension pneumothorax?
What is a potential management option for recurrent pneumothorax after needle thoracocentesis?
What is a potential management option for recurrent pneumothorax after needle thoracocentesis?
What is a characteristic feature of fractured ribs associated with pulmonary contusions?
What is a characteristic feature of fractured ribs associated with pulmonary contusions?
What is a key indicator of tension pneumothorax in severely dyspnoeic/cyanotic patients?
What is a key indicator of tension pneumothorax in severely dyspnoeic/cyanotic patients?
What is the goal of managing pneumothorax?
What is the goal of managing pneumothorax?
What is the recommended range for controlling PaCO2 in patients at risk of developing ICH?
What is the recommended range for controlling PaCO2 in patients at risk of developing ICH?
What is the recommended PaO2 level to be maintained through mechanical ventilation in TBI patients?
What is the recommended PaO2 level to be maintained through mechanical ventilation in TBI patients?
Which medication is recommended for reducing cerebral edema in patients with clinical evidence of ICH?
Which medication is recommended for reducing cerebral edema in patients with clinical evidence of ICH?
What is the recommended hypertonic saline concentration for reducing cerebral edema in TBI patients?
What is the recommended hypertonic saline concentration for reducing cerebral edema in TBI patients?
In cases of mandibular symphyseal fractures in cats following RTA, what nutritional management should be considered?
In cases of mandibular symphyseal fractures in cats following RTA, what nutritional management should be considered?
What is essential for optimizing treatment and early detection of clinical deterioration in RTA patients?
What is essential for optimizing treatment and early detection of clinical deterioration in RTA patients?
What percentage of serious injuries in veterinary medicine are accounted for by trauma?
What percentage of serious injuries in veterinary medicine are accounted for by trauma?
Which of the following is a consequence of trauma in animals according to the text?
Which of the following is a consequence of trauma in animals according to the text?
Which type of trauma is commonly associated with death in trauma cases in animals according to the text?
Which type of trauma is commonly associated with death in trauma cases in animals according to the text?
What does triage in trauma involve according to the text?
What does triage in trauma involve according to the text?
What is more sensitive in detecting pulmonary contusions in animals according to the text?
What is more sensitive in detecting pulmonary contusions in animals according to the text?
What is recommended for pleural/pericardial effusions having a clinical impact?
What is recommended for pleural/pericardial effusions having a clinical impact?
What is the primary concern when assessing a patient with pain-associated hypoventilation?
What is the primary concern when assessing a patient with pain-associated hypoventilation?
What does the Glasgow Coma Scale (modified) range from?
What does the Glasgow Coma Scale (modified) range from?
What does a score of 8 on the modified Glasgow Coma Scale indicate?
What does a score of 8 on the modified Glasgow Coma Scale indicate?
What is the primary characteristic of secondary traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
What is the primary characteristic of secondary traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
What is the primary method for assessing raised intracranial pressure (ICP)?
What is the primary method for assessing raised intracranial pressure (ICP)?
What percentage of serious injuries in veterinary medicine are accounted for by trauma?
What percentage of serious injuries in veterinary medicine are accounted for by trauma?
What is the primary method for assessing raised intracranial pressure (ICP) in trauma patients?
What is the primary method for assessing raised intracranial pressure (ICP) in trauma patients?
What is the recommended hypertonic saline concentration for reducing cerebral edema in trauma patients?
What is the recommended hypertonic saline concentration for reducing cerebral edema in trauma patients?
What is the main characteristic of tension pneumothorax?
What is the main characteristic of tension pneumothorax?
What is the recommended range for controlling PaCO2 in patients at risk of developing intracranial hypertension (ICH)?
What is the recommended range for controlling PaCO2 in patients at risk of developing intracranial hypertension (ICH)?
What is the primary concern when assessing a patient with pain-associated hypoventilation?
What is the primary concern when assessing a patient with pain-associated hypoventilation?
What is a characteristic feature of fractured ribs associated with pulmonary contusions?
What is a characteristic feature of fractured ribs associated with pulmonary contusions?
What is used to illustrate the initial evaluation and management of trauma patients in the text?
What is used to illustrate the initial evaluation and management of trauma patients in the text?
What is the primary concern when assessing a patient with pain-associated hypoventilation?
What is the primary concern when assessing a patient with pain-associated hypoventilation?
What is essential for optimizing treatment and early detection of clinical deterioration in RTA patients?
What is essential for optimizing treatment and early detection of clinical deterioration in RTA patients?
What is the primary concern when assessing a patient with pain-associated hypoventilation?
What is the primary concern when assessing a patient with pain-associated hypoventilation?
What is the main characteristic of tension pneumothorax?
What is the main characteristic of tension pneumothorax?
What is the recommended range for controlling PaCO2 in patients at risk of developing intracranial hypertension (ICH)?
What is the recommended range for controlling PaCO2 in patients at risk of developing intracranial hypertension (ICH)?
What is the goal of managing pneumothorax?
What is the goal of managing pneumothorax?
What is a characteristic feature of fractured ribs associated with pulmonary contusions?
What is a characteristic feature of fractured ribs associated with pulmonary contusions?
What is a key indicator of tension pneumothorax in severely dyspnoeic/cyanotic patients?
What is a key indicator of tension pneumothorax in severely dyspnoeic/cyanotic patients?
What imaging technique showed a high sensitivity for diagnosing pulmonary contusions after trauma?
What imaging technique showed a high sensitivity for diagnosing pulmonary contusions after trauma?
What is the major cause of hypoxemia following an RTA (Road Traffic Accident)?
What is the major cause of hypoxemia following an RTA (Road Traffic Accident)?
What is the recommended range for controlling PaCO2 in patients at risk of developing ICH?
What is the recommended range for controlling PaCO2 in patients at risk of developing ICH?
What is the primary purpose of using hypertonic saline in reducing cerebral edema in TBI patients with clinical evidence of ICH?
What is the primary purpose of using hypertonic saline in reducing cerebral edema in TBI patients with clinical evidence of ICH?
What is the recommended dose for Mannitol IV over 20 minutes in patients with clinical evidence of ICH?
What is the recommended dose for Mannitol IV over 20 minutes in patients with clinical evidence of ICH?
What is the recommended PaO2 level to be maintained through mechanical ventilation in TBI patients?
What is the recommended PaO2 level to be maintained through mechanical ventilation in TBI patients?
What is the primary concern when assessing a patient with mandibular symphyseal fractures following RTA?
What is the primary concern when assessing a patient with mandibular symphyseal fractures following RTA?
What is a common consequence of trauma in animals according to the text?
What is a common consequence of trauma in animals according to the text?
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Study Notes
Veterinary Trauma Management Overview
- Factors influencing the timing of surgical intervention for diaphragmatic hernia/rupture include patient stability and nature of herniated contents.
- Management of diaphragmatic hernia/rupture will be covered in the Alimentary Module Clinical Reasoning Workshops under “Hernias and Ruptures”.
- Pain-associated hypoventilation can be managed with local blocks (lidocaine or bupivacaine) and systemic analgesics.
- Drainage is recommended for pleural/pericardial effusions having a clinical impact.
- The lecture-based problem in the Formative CDM Questions Practice discusses Tess, a 6-month-old Springer Spaniel, with reduced level of consciousness. The question arises whether it is due to traumatic brain injury (TBI) or secondary to shock/hypoxemia.
- Head trauma and TBI are common following road traffic accidents (RTA) in dogs, with 25% involved in RTA experiencing TBI.
- TBI is characterized by primary and secondary injuries, with the latter occurring hours to days after trauma.
- Primary TBI includes concussion, contusion, laceration, and various types of hemorrhage/hematoma.
- Secondary TBI involves a combination of intracranial and systemic insults, leading to neuronal cell death.
- Raised intracranial pressure (ICP) can lead to brain herniation if not identified and treated, and can be assessed using the Glasgow Coma Scale (modified).
- The Glasgow Coma Scale (modified) ranges from 3 to 18, with lower scores indicating severe neurological dysfunction and a score of 8 associated with a 50% chance of survival.
- The text includes a reference to a study on the prognostic value of the modified Glasgow Coma Scale in head trauma in dogs.
Veterinary Trauma Management Overview
- Factors influencing the timing of surgical intervention for diaphragmatic hernia/rupture include patient stability and nature of herniated contents.
- Management of diaphragmatic hernia/rupture will be covered in the Alimentary Module Clinical Reasoning Workshops under “Hernias and Ruptures”.
- Pain-associated hypoventilation can be managed with local blocks (lidocaine or bupivacaine) and systemic analgesics.
- Drainage is recommended for pleural/pericardial effusions having a clinical impact.
- The lecture-based problem in the Formative CDM Questions Practice discusses Tess, a 6-month-old Springer Spaniel, with reduced level of consciousness. The question arises whether it is due to traumatic brain injury (TBI) or secondary to shock/hypoxemia.
- Head trauma and TBI are common following road traffic accidents (RTA) in dogs, with 25% involved in RTA experiencing TBI.
- TBI is characterized by primary and secondary injuries, with the latter occurring hours to days after trauma.
- Primary TBI includes concussion, contusion, laceration, and various types of hemorrhage/hematoma.
- Secondary TBI involves a combination of intracranial and systemic insults, leading to neuronal cell death.
- Raised intracranial pressure (ICP) can lead to brain herniation if not identified and treated, and can be assessed using the Glasgow Coma Scale (modified).
- The Glasgow Coma Scale (modified) ranges from 3 to 18, with lower scores indicating severe neurological dysfunction and a score of 8 associated with a 50% chance of survival.
- The text includes a reference to a study on the prognostic value of the modified Glasgow Coma Scale in head trauma in dogs.
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