Tracheobronchial Injury Flashcards
1
Q
What is a tracheobronchial injury?
A
Injury to the trachea or bronchus as a result of blunt trauma
2
Q
Is tracheobronchial injury common?
A
Relatively uncommon but can be severe
3
Q
What percentage of tracheobronchial injury patients die before reaching a hospital?
A
80%
4
Q
What is the typical cause of tracheobronchial injury?
A
-Motor vehicle accidents
- Crush injuries
5
Q
What percentage of tracheobronchial injury is missed during initial trauma evaluation?
A
25%
6
Q
What are common CXR findings indicative of tracheobronchial injury?
A
- SubQ emphysema
- Pneumoathorax
7
Q
How should you maintain tracheobronchial injury airway?
A
- Endotracheal intubation
- Blind intubation is discouraged
