Trauma Flashcards
Other than pneumonia, what else can cause consolidation within a lung?
Haemorrhage
Pleural effusion
What is tracheal deviation a sign of?
Tension pneumothorax
What causes hyperinflation of the chest?
If diaphragm is flattened on one/both sides.
What can be diagnosed using an AXR?
Presence of obstruction
Pneumoperitoneum
Both can be related to trauma.
Is it easier to diagnose pneumoperitoneum on CXR or AXR?
Easier on CXR.
What are the different types of fracture?
Transverse Spiral Oblique Comminuted Avulsion Impacted/Compacted Greenstick Torus
What is Colles’ fracture?
FOOSH with fracture of the distal radius.
Called the ‘dinner-fork’ deformity.
What age-group is usually affected by a Colles’ fracture?
Post-menopausal osteoporotic women
What is a Smith’s fracture?
A more severe Colles’ fracture.
Produces volar angulation rather than dorsal angulation.
