Trauma Flashcards

1
Q

What does MVA stand for?

A

Motor vehicle accident

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2
Q

Percentage by volume of packed RBCs in whole blood

A

Hematocrit (Hct)

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3
Q

What modality is the primary screening test for bleeding?

A

CT

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4
Q

Localized collection of blood with varying time-dependent sonographic appearance

A

Hematoma/hemorrhage

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5
Q

Acute vs. 1 week vs. 2-3 weeks post trauma hematoma appearance

A

Acute: more echogenic

As it ages, it decreases in echogenicity

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6
Q

Which liver lobe is most susceptible to hemorrhage?

A

Right posterior lobe (segment 6 & 7)

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7
Q

Crescent vs irregular shaped fluid collection in spleen

A

Crescent: subcapsular
Irregular: capsule may be torn

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8
Q

Blood in the bile

A

Hemobilia

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9
Q

What are most bladder traumas associated with?

A

Pelvic fracture

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10
Q

Most common cause of adrenal mass in neonates due to traumatic delivery?

A

Adrenal hemorrhage

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11
Q

Scanning technique for assessing hernias

A

High frequency, valsalva

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