Surgery

Question 1

Compartment pressure threshold for fasciotomy in compartment syndrome.

Answer 1

40 cm H2O

Question 2

Management for Splenic injury

Answer 2

Grade 1 - supportive
Grade 2 - supportive
Grade 3 - supportive +/- partial resection
Grade 4 - partial resection +/- splenectomy
Grade 5 - splenectomy

Question 3

Complication of Chiari malformation repair

Answer 3

Hematoma formation and compression of the cervical medullary junction

Question 4

One of the earliest signs of malignant hyperthermia in OR after exposure to triggering agent

Answer 4

Sharp increase in ETCO2

Question 5

Absolute contraindication for administration of activated charcoal for GI decontamination

Answer 5

Bowel perforation