5.1 Surgical Trauma Hanging

Front 1

(Dunn)
Which is incorrect regarding hanging?
1. It is considered "complete" if the patient's feet aren't touching the floor.
2. Cervical spine injury-Hangman's fracture is uncommon ( <1%)
3. Recovery may occur, even with a presenting GCS of 3
4. 50% who survive to Hospital, survive Neurologically intact.

Back 1

4. 75%

Front 2

(Dunn)
Which is incorrect regarding Hanging?
1. "Near Hanging" refers to survivor's of hanging.
2. a knot situated posteriorly increases the risk of cervical spine injury-hangman's fracture.
3. There can be delayed airway obstruction in survivors
4. Tardieu's spots can be seen

Back 2

2. Knot in front of the chin

Front 3

(Dunn)
Which is incorrect regarding hanging?
1. The pathophysiology involves venous obstruction, arterial obstruction, and can also involve arterial spasm.
2. Agitation is very common in survivors to Hospital.
3. The indigenous and those in detention are at increased risk.
4. cervical spine injury occurs in >5%

Back 3

4. < 1%

Front 4

(Dunn)
Which sign is not seen in hanging?
1. Hypothermia
2. haemorrhages to the mucous membranes and subconjunctiva
3. dysphonia
4. Seizures

Back 4

1. Hyperthermia