Trauma Flashcards
1
Q
SIRS criteria
A
- 2 of following
- Fever
- HR > 90
- RR > 20
- WBC > 12k or < 4 K
2
Q
Describe Neuropraxia
A
-Bruising of the nerve, recovers in minutes, to days
3
Q
Describe Axonotmesis
A
- Significant bruise where axons break down, but can grow back because Schwann cells and the endoneurium are left intact
- grows back at 1 mm/ day
4
Q
describe Neuronotmesis
A
complete transection of the nerve
5
Q
Pelvic inlet view is taken AP with the beam 45 degrees caudad . . it helps show what
A
-Posterior displacement or pubic symphysis widening with pelvic ring fractures
6
Q
Pelvic outlet view is taken AP with the beam 45 degrees cephalad. this also shows what
A
pelvic ring fractures but may delineate superior displacement