SAQ 82 – Neurotrauma – paediatric extradural haemorrhage transfer airway

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A 4-year-old boy presents 1 hour after falling from a playground slide. His GCS is 12 (E3, V3, M6). A CT brain slice is shown below.

The nearest neurosurgical facility is 20 minutes away by road ambulance.

CT brain for Geelong SAQ 009 question 6

State four abnormalities shown on this CT slice.

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State four pros for endotracheal intubation before transfer.

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State four cons for endotracheal intubation before transfer.

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Total Score: 0 / 12

Percentage: 0%