Trauma Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Prophylactic antibiotics r not needed in?
- # base of skull with csf leak
- # paranasal sinus
- Depressed skull #
- Open skull #
A
Base of skull # even with csf leak does not need antibiotic prophylaxis
2
Q
Bolus of mannitol in case TBI and herniation
- 100mL 20%
- 100mL 25%
- 300mL 20%
- 300 mL 25%
A
Answer 100mL 20%
3
Q
True about diffuse axonal injury
- Its a primary brain injury
- Caused by low energy trauma
- Common in elderly
- Strictly diagnosed on mri
- Both 1& 4
A
Answer it’s a primary brain injury
Strict diagnosis on post mortem not MRI