Trauma Flashcards
1
Q
To be clinically effective, irritants should be delivered with a fluid jet impacting on the wound with psi of how many lbs?
A
7 lbs
2
Q
The infectious inoculum must exceed how many organisms per gram of tissue for gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic bacteria?
A
100,000 organisms/g
3
Q
How to achieve necessary psi for irrigation.
A
Forcefully with 35 mL syringe with 18 gauge needle.
4
Q
Signs and symptoms of local anesthesia toxicity
A
Slurred speech Shivering Muscle twitching in face & extremities Flushing of skin Dizziness Tinnitus Disorientation Eventually seizures, cardiac & resp depression
5
Q
Percent of original skin strength after wound healing
A
80%
6
Q
Mechanism of breakdown for natural absorbable sutures (gut)
A
Enzymatic degradation
7
Q
Mechanism of breakdown for synthetic sutures (Vicryl)
A
Hydrolysis
8
Q
Definition of panfacial fracture
A
Fractures involving the upper, middle, and lower facial thirds.
