Flashcards in Trauma-History And Exam Deck (12):
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What three histories must you ask with regards to trauma?
Medical
Dental
Trauma
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Which medical,factors are particularly important?
1. Congenital heart disease/RF/immunosuppression
2. Bleeding disorders
3. Allergies
4. Tetanus
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Why are heart problems important to ask about?
Endo procedures may be contra indicated in these patients
Should consult child's paediatrician
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Why are bleeding disorders important?
If tissues are damaged how you handle it and also if teeth are to be extracted
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Why are allergies important?
Penicillins?
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When would tetanus be requires?
If there has been soil contamination and the child has not had their booster in last 5 yrs
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What questions re their dental history would you ask?
Any previous history of trauma
Any past dental experience
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What trauma history questions would you ask?
When : delay in presentation NAI, prognosis for avulsed teeth
Where: indicate need for tetanus
How: NAI
Any lost fragments?
LOC/vomiting/nausea
Immediate management?
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What E/O signs should you look at?
1. Symptoms of head injury
2. Signs of shock
3. Facial swelling, bruises, laceration
4. Fragments stuck in lip
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What i/O exam should you perform?
1. Soft tissues
2. Occlusion
3. Tooth displacement
4. Cracked teeth
5. Trauma grid
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What things should be included on the trauma grid?
Mobility
TTP
Colour
Sensitvity to pharm
Radiograph
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