Thoracic Trauma

Question 1

Beck triad

Answer 1

Consist of elevated central venous pressure (JVD) muffled heart sounds and hypotension

Question 2

Pulsus paradoxus

Answer 2

Systolic blood pressure that drops 10-15 mm during inspiration compared with expiration

Question 3

Traumatic aortic rupture

Answer 3

80-90% die at scene

Question 4

Traumatic asphyxia

Answer 4

Severe crushing injury to the chest and abdomen