Trauma CEN Flashcards
Estimated fracture on femur fracture?
1000 ml
Estimated blood loss on pelvis fracture?
3000 ml
Estimated blood loss on tibia fracture?
650 ml
Estimated fracture on intra-abdominal injury?
2000 ml
Estimated blood loss on thoracic injury?
2000 ml
IV fluid to administer to hypovolemic pt secondary to trauma? And how much? For peds too?
Initiate warmed IV isotonic crystalloids, usually a 1- to 2- liter bolus for adults or 20mL/kg for pediatric patients.
Fx involves the lateral orbital wall, inferior orbital wall, and zygomatic arch.
Tripod fracture
transverse fx of the maxilla above the upper teeth at the level of the nasal floor.
Le Fort I fracture
Is a complete separation of the central attachement from the facial bones, resulting in craniofacial dysfunction.
Le Fort III fracture
Is a pyramidal-shaped fracture that involves a triangular segment of the midportion of the face and nasal bones.
Le Fort II fracture
Which organ is most prone to injury by blunt trauma to the abdomen?
Small bowel
Pharmacological management of hyphema are?
Beta blocker and antifibrinolytic
What is the recommnedation for non immunized pt with dirty finger laceration?
TIG and dT