Pestana

Question 1

Airway needed

Answer 1

unconscious patient
breathing noisy or gurgly
severe inhalation injury (smoke inhalation)
connect to respirator

Question 2

signs of fracture at base of skull

Answer 2

raccoon eyes
rhinorrhea
otorrhea
ecchymosis behind ear

check cervical spine

Question 3

acute subdural hematoma

Answer 3

if no herniation:
ICP monitoring
elevate head
hyperventilation (PCO2 35)
avoid fluid overload
mannitol and furosemide (diuresis)

sedation or hypothermia to decrease brain activity

Question 4

Anterior cord syndrome

Answer 4

burst fracture of vertebral bodies
loss of motor, pain and temp bilaterally
preservation of vibratory and positional

Question 5

Central cord syndrome

Answer 5

forced extension (car accident)
paralysis and burning pain in upper extremities
preservation of most functions in lower