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Bony crepitus and subcutaneous emphysema suggest:
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laryngeal fracture
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Tracheal deviation, distended neck veins, and unilateral breath sounds suggest:
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Tension pneumothorax
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treatment for tension pneumo:
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needle decompression - MCL, 2nd IC space
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What is an open pneumo?
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Open chest wound
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Treatment for an open pneumo:
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Partial coverage and ventilation
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How do you treat flail chest?
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Ventilation
Place patient with involved side down Sandbag effect |
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What are the 5 P's of compartment syndrome?
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Pain out of proportion
Pain with Passive motion Parasthesias Pallor Pulseless |
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What is the core temp in heat stroke?
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>105
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What is mild hypothermia?
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Body core temp 90-95
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What is mod-severe hypothermia?
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Body core temp <90
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What should you NOT do for severe hypothermia?
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CPR unless Vfib is probable
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Treatment for hyponatremia:
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Sodium and glucose
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What is more indicative of severity of a concussion? What is not?
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More: memory loss
Not: loss of consciousness |
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What is the treatment for concussion?
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Observe/rest
Do NOT return to play until all symptoms resolve! |
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What should you always rule out in a wrist sprain? How?
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Scaphoid fracture - by eliciting snuffbox tenderness
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What is the usual treatment for MCL sprain compared to ACL?
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MCL - protect
ACL - surgery |
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What test is positive in an ACL tear?
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Lachman
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What is the most common mechanism of an ankle sprain?
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Lateral ligament sprain - due to inversion of the foot
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What is the risk of sudden cardiac death in young athletes?
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5/100,000
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In all athletes what is the risk of having a sudden cardiac episode?
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5/1,000,000
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