MedBugs: SAQ #596

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Case: Mountain Bike Neck Injury

A 38-year-old male is brought by ambulance after a mountain bike accident with severe neck pain and inability to move his hands. He has not mobilised since the accident but can move his lower limbs. CT and MRI are available at your hospital.

1. State 3 differing pros and cons for each imaging modality for this patient. 6 marks

Further assessment reveals that the patient has a spinal cord syndrome.

2. State which spinal cord syndrome this patient has and list other characteristic features. 3 marks

3. List other spinal cord syndromes and clinical features for each. 6 marks

Your registrar is concerned that this patient may require intubation.

4. List 3 indications for intubation. 3 marks

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Case: Mountain Bike Neck Injury

1. State 3 differing pros and cons for each imaging modality for this patient. 6 marks

2. State which spinal cord syndrome this patient has and list other characteristic features. 3 marks

3. List other spinal cord syndromes and clinical features for each. 6 marks

4. List 3 indications for intubation. 3 marks

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