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Q
What does ATOM TC stand for what does it indicate?
A
Airway obstruction
Tension pneumothorax
Open pneumothorax
Massive hemothorax
Tracheobronchial injury
Cardiac tamponade
Indicates: acute life threatening injuries
2
Q
Signs (4) of basal skull fracture?
What airway adjunct is contraindicated when patient has basal skull fracture?
A
Bilateral racoon eyes
Mastoid hematoma (battle scar sign)
CSF rhinorrhea
CSF otorrhoea
Contraindicated airway adjunct: nasopharyngeal airway
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