CRACKCast E045 - Thoracic Trauma - a podcast by The CanadiEM.org Team
from 2016-10-17T14:00
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This episode covers Chapter Chapter 45 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine text book and is full of pearls for Thoracic Trauma.
Sign Post:
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Differentiate Chest wall injury, rib fracture, and flail chest
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Describe the clinical presentation and management of a sternal fracture
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Describe Injuries to lung parenchyma
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What is Traumatic asphyxia?
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List 6 indication for tube thoracostomy
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Indications for OR Thoracotomy
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What is the management of Diaphragmatic injury?
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Differentiate between myocardial concussion, contusion and rupture
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Review indications for ED Thoracotomy
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Describe your approach to identification and management of pericardial tamponade
- CXR findings for blunt aortic injury.
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List the 6 most common causes of esophageal perforation
- What is the Nexus CT Chest Rule?
WiseCracks:
- Clinical conditions that mimic esophageal perforation
- Describe the basic approach to ED thoracotomy
- What is Electrical Alternans?
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