Trauma/Emergencies — Flashcards

Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is indicated for patients with a periprocedural risk of stroke ≤ 3% who have a life expectancy ≥ _____

What is the definitive management for a patient with a knife wound in the right fourth intercostal space and knife still in situ? _____

_____peritoneal bladder injury is associated with pelvic fracture and manifests as localized pain, urinary retention, and gross hematuria

Hint: Intra/Extra

Subdural hematoma occurs due to tearing of _____

Hint: vasculature

Torsion is 10 times more likely in a(n) _____ testis

Hint: descended or undescended

What is the management of acute limb ischemia caused by thromboembolus? _____

What is the treatment for primary hyperaldosteronism due to a unilateral adrenoma? _____

Horizontal lie of testicle = _____ Vertical lie of testicle = _____

What is the management for an intraarticular osteochondral fragment? _____

BMI > 40 BMI > 35 and comorbid condition (diabetes, HTN) _____

Hint: surgical option