Lecture 12- Pathology Of Trauma

Question 1

What is a compound fracture?

Answer 1

One open to the exterior

Question 2

What pulse and systolic BP indicate shock?

Answer 2

Over 100 pulse and under 100 systolic

Question 3

Why insulin?

Answer 3

Stress of injuries increases cortisol which caused hyperglycaemia so temporary insulin required

Question 4

Late complication of splenectomy?

Answer 4

Prophylactic antibiotics for infections

Question 5

Potential trauma complication?

Answer 5

Fat embolism

Question 6

What is halo one given for?

Answer 6

Opiate excess to knock it off receptor

Question 7

Typical feature of MI?

Answer 7

Severe sudden and crushing chest pain

Question 8

Myocardial repair after infarct?

Answer 8

Removal of necrotic tissue by macrophages

Granulation tissue (fibroblasts and capillaries)

Gradual collagen increase= fibrous scar

No significant regeneration of cardiac muscle

Question 9

What is secondary prevention?

Answer 9

Taking steps to prevent disease from happening in future