A 62 year old male is injured in a high speed motor vehicle crash. He is transferred to your regional trauma centre after having been treated at a peripheral hospital.
A CXR is taken on arrival to your centre
a. State six (6) abnormal findings shown in this xray.
(Marked out of 6.0)
/6
Following primary and secondary survey, his injuries appear to be restricted to the chest. His blood pressure, taken soon after this xray is performed, is noted to be 70 and pulse rate is 160.
b. List six (6) likely causes for these vital signs.
(Marked out of 6.0)
/6
The patient arrests soon after this xray is performed.
c. What temperature range would you aim for in the ongoing management of this patient?
(Marked out of 1.0)
/1
d. State five (5) points of justification for your choice of this range.
(Marked out of 5.0)
/5
Total Score: 0 / 18
Percentage: 0%
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