MAXILLOFACIAL TRAUMA (TB) Flashcards
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What does craniomaxillofacial trauma entail?
Trauma to the facial skeleton.
What types of trauma can affect the face?
Blunt, sharp, and other types of trauma.
Who manages injuries located in the front of the neck?
ENT specialists.
What is the ultimate goal of treatment in facial trauma?
Repair and restore appearance and function to an acceptable level for both patient and physician.
What functions of the face must be preserved in trauma management?
Breathing and mastication.
What is the only absolute indication for surgical management in facial fractures?
Compromised breathing due to fractures like nasal or maxillary fractures.
When is surgical management required for mandibular fractures?
When it affects chewing and function, considering the patient’s budget.
When does cosmesis become an indication for surgery?
When the patient is concerned about facial appearance.
What is the most common cause of facial injuries?
Motor vehicular accidents (MVAs).
Why are work and sports injuries common causes of nasal bone fractures?
Because the nose is protruded and prone to impact.
What types of bites can cause facial trauma?
Human and animal bites such as horse bites.
What is the male to female ratio for maxillofacial trauma?
2:1 (M > F).
At what age is maxillofacial trauma most common?
First three decades of life, but also common in working adults in their 40s.
What is the first priority when a trauma patient is brought to the ER?
Check airway, breathing, circulation, and disability.
What should you ask once the trauma patient is stabilized?
Date, time, place, and mode of injury.
Why is it important to know the patient’s premorbid appearance?
To guide restoration of facial structure.
What must be checked before repairing facial lacerations?
Presence of foreign bodies like stones, glass, or dust.
What should be checked during palpation of facial trauma?
Step-off deformities and mobility.
What might Battle’s sign indicate?
Temporal bone fracture.
What is the significance of visual loss in facial trauma?
It may be unreliable due to swelling and blood.
What does anterior rhinoscopy assess?
Epistaxis, obstructions, and foreign bodies.
What is the anterior drawer sign used for?
Detecting maxillary fracture.
How many facial buttresses are there?
Eight: four vertical and four horizontal.
What are the vertical facial buttresses?
Ascending ramus of the mandible, zygomaticomaxillary, nasomaxillary, and pterygomaxillary buttress.
