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Emergency Medicine Test Prep

Category - Chest Trauma

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All of the following are signs and symptoms of traumatic aortic disruption except?
  1. Upper extremity pulse defects
  2. Decreased pulse strength or B/P in the lower extremities compared to upper extremities
  3. Decreased pulse strength or B/P in the upper extremities compared to lower extremities
  4. Impaired blood flow to the lower extremities
Explanation
Answer: C - The signs and symptoms of Traumatic Aortic Disruption are upper extremities pulse defects, and impaired blood flow to the lower extremities. The pulse strength and B/P is lower in both extremities but it is more prominent in lower extremities as compared to upper extremities.
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