exam 1.2 Flashcards
what is a special test for cranial fractures
pecussion
what is the acute management for cranial fractures
- maintain airway
- neutral sitting position
- clear jaw and c-spine
- asses for concussion
- -ice without pressure
- monitor for shock
- send to ER quickly
what are the three types of Maxiallofacial (Lefort) fractures
Type I-horizontal
Type 2- pyramaid
Type 3 transerve (craniofaical disassocaition)
what are the signs and symptoms for a Maxillofacial fracture
- Epistaxis
- Rhinorrhea
- Mal-occluded
- Mobility of teeth
- Possible diplopia
- etc.
what is the special test for a Maxillofacial fracture
Bite-down
what is the MOI for a Oribital “blowout” fracture
direct blow from a blunt object typically in baseball
what are the signs and symptoms with a blowout fracture
- recessed downward displacement of eye
- edema and ecchymosis
- numbness below eye
- diplopia
- entrapment of inferior rectus
what is the special test for a blowout fracture
-up-gaze
Entrapment of the inferior rectus will not allow eye to move upward
what does a nasal fracture involve
- separation of cartilage from nasal bone
- fracture of nasal bone
- fracture into the cranial region causing loss of CSF
what are the signs and symptoms of a nasal fracture
- obvious or non-obvious deformity
- epistaxis
- raccoon eyes
- crepitation of nose with palpation
- difficulty breathing
- deviated septum and septal hematoma
what is the special test for a nasal fracture
-percussion
what is the MOI for a dislocated jaw
-direct force to the lateral jaw
what are the signs and symptoms with a dislocated jaw
- Mal-occluded teeth
- drooling
- possible dysphasia
- possible dysphagia
where are primary teeth the most commonly displaced
maxillary and mandibular
what does injury to the primary teeth result in
displacement of teeth rather than fractures
