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Short Answer Questions for ED Fellowship Study

Case: Acute spinal cord injury and intubation

A 28-year-old man is brought to ED following a rugby match with concern for cervical spine injury. He is unable to move his upper and lower limbs. He arrives in spinal immobilisation. Vitals: GCS 15 HR 60 BP 90/60 SpO₂ 93% RA Temp 36.0.

1. Complete the table with four indications for intubation that may occur in a patient with a spinal injury and state supporting features you would look for on assessment. 8 marks

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2. List four modifications you would make to your standard RSI if you were to proceed with intubating this patient in the ED. 4 marks

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