Trauma Flashcards
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Q
ATOM FC is a mnemonic for immediate life threats the chest in a trauma case. Which of the following is included in the mnemonic?
a) Airway burns
b) Obstructed airway
c) Mediastinal penetration
d) Fractured Larynx
e) Cardiac Tamponade
A
ATOM FC Airway obstruction Tension Pneumothorax Open Pneumothorax Massive Haemothorax Flail Chest Cardiac tamponade