ATLS Study Cards Terms And Explanations( Complete Solution Guide)

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ATLS study cards With Complete Solution Glasgow Coma ScaleAnswer - Chance fracture Answer - Transverse fracture through vertebra. In children usually associated with enterc disruption. Seen in motor v... ehicle accidents involving only lap belt. May be associated with retroperitoneal and Abdominal visceral injuries. Anterior hip dislocation Answer - Flexed, abducted, externally rotated. Burst fracture Answer - Associated with vertebral-axial compression injuries Posterior hip dislocation Answer - Flexed, aDDucted, internally rotated Anterior shoulder dislocation Answer - Squared off appearance Posterior shoulder dislocation Answer - Lock in internal rotation. Ankle dislocation Answer - Most are Externally rotated, with a prominent medial malleolus. FULL thickness (3rd degree) burn Answer - Dark or white and leathery. Translucent white as well. Painless and generally [Show More]

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