Trauma History

Question 1

What steps are involved in a Primary Trauma Examination ?

Answer 1

1. Reassurance
2. History
3. Examination
4. Diagnosis
5. Emergency Treatment
6. Important Information
7. Further treatment and review

Question 2

In an Extraoral Trauma Examination, what do you need to look out for?

Answer 2

Lacerations
Haematoma
Haemorrhage
Bony Deformities
Mouth Opening

Question 3

In an Intraoral Trauma Examination, what do you need to look out for?

Answer 3

Soft tissues (any penetrating wounds, foreign bodies)
Occlusion (traumatic occlusion demands urgent treatment)
Teeth (mobility can indicate tooth displacement or bone fractures)
Transillumination (may show fracture lines, pulpal degeneration)
Percussion (duller note may indicate root fracture)

Question 4

What is included in a trauma stamp?

Answer 4

What tooth has been affected
Mobility
Colour
Tender to Percussion
Sinus present
Percussion Note
Radiograph