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Emergency Medicine Test Prep

Category - Chest Trauma

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A man was brought to emergency department with traumatic asphyxia. The following is not included in initial Management of traumatic asphyxia?
  1. Measurement of arterial blood gases,
  2. oxygen supplementation,
  3. intubation with mechanical ventilation
  4. Measurement of glucose level.
Explanation
Answer: D - Perte’s syndrome or traumatic asphyxia is a clinical syndrome associated with craniocervical cyanosis, jugular congestion, and neurological symptoms. Need early supportive treatment and glucose level measurement have no outcome in management of traumatic asphyxia. Every patient should get a BGL check if possible.
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