Trauma

Question 1

Level at which ical leads to increased mortality in trauma patients?

Answer 1

< 1 mmol/L

Question 2

associations of poor outcomes in trauma patients?

Answer 2

comorbid conditions, high TRISS score

Question 3

MOA trauma induced coagulopathy?

Answer 3

• consumption of plt and factors during clot formation
• plasma dilution from excessive fluids or blood
• dysregulation of protein c- thrombomodulin system due to tissue hypoperfusion

Question 4

transfusion of 1:1:1

Answer 4

I unit of pooled platelets( 6 units), 1 PRBC, 1 FFP

Question 5

severe TBI?

Answer 5

GCS eq to or less than 8

Question 6

percentage of severe TBI that will have seizures within 7 days?

Answer 6

12%

Question 7

AED of choice in post traumatic severe TBI?

Answer 7

Phenytoin for 7 days