Neck Trauma

Question 1

neck zones

Answer 1

zone 1 is at the bottom of the neck and is the most life-threatening

Question 2

define deep neck space invasion

Answer 2

extension of infection from tonsils or oropharynx into deeper tissues

Question 3

presentation of deep neck space invasion

Answer 3

tend to have a sore throat, unwell and limited neck movement due to involvement of muscles

Question 4

management of deep neck space invasion

Answer 4

rehydration

antibiotics e.g. co-amoxiclav or clindamycin

Question 5

what do retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal spaces risk?

Answer 5

development of abscess

contain lymph nodes that can break down into a collection of pus

Question 6

management for impacted foreign bodies?

Answer 6

must be removed immediately