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Short Answer Questions for ED Fellowship Study

Case: Blunt neck trauma

A 17-year-old man has presented to your rural ED following a quadbike accident where he has impacted a wire fence and sustained blunt trauma to his neck.

1. List (5) features on clinical examination that would be suggestive of aerodigestive tract injury. 5 marks

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2. List (4) features on clinical examination that would be suggestive of vascular injury. 4 marks

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Your assessment is concerning for an airway injury. The paοΏ½ent’s vital signs are : HR 149 BP 100/60 RR 30 Sats 94% 15L/min O2 via NRB You determine the patient requires intubation.

3. List (6) potential difficulties that might arise during the peri-intubation period. Stage how you will manage each issue. 6 marks

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4. List (3) investigations that will help delineate the extent of his injuries. Explain the utility of each. 3 marks

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