Emergency Flashcards
1
Q
Hemodynamically unstable pt with blunt abdominal trauma. What to do?
A
Iv fluids and fast (us)
2
Q
Hemodynamically unstable pt with blunt abdominal trauma. Fast reveals free intraperitoneal fluid. What to do?
A
Urgent laparotomy
3
Q
Hemodynamically stable pts with intraperitoneal fluid identified in fast should have a
A
Ct of the abdomen
4
Q
Treatment of rhabdo
A
Saline, mannitol, bicarb and ecg to rule out hyperkalemia
5
Q
Diaphragmatic hernia is more common in the __ side because the other side is protected by the ___
A
Left
Liver
6
Q
In tension pneumothorax pt is likely to be __tensive
A
Hypo
