Surgery - cardiac trauma Flashcards
1
Q
Blunt trauma
- all pts need ? in resus - ? as ? fractures not yet ruled out
- ? often required
- cardiac ? may occur as a result of a non-penetrating injury, and can give ? changes similar to ??
- management is ?
A
CXR supine spinal CT contusion ECG MI conservative
2
Q
Penetrating trauma
- complex Ix and Mx, often ?, is required
- ? is vital due to risk of damage within ? cavity, and should be ? if possible
- cardiac ? is suggested by ? triad
A
surgical CXR thoracic upright tamponade becks
3
Q
Becks triad ? ? ?
A
hypotension
raised JVP
muffled heart sounds
4
Q
may also be ? ? border on CXR
this can be confirmed by ?, and time is bought with ? prior to sternotomy and open repair
A
rounded heart
USS
pericardiocentesis
