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Is it possible to do 8 root canals in 5 hours?
Probably it would be too much medication and trauma for the patient.
What are the purpose of ROM?
Range of motion (ROM) exercises assist in recovery from fractures, trauma and a variety of other medical conditions. They help the patient regain functional mobility and flexibility.
What is the common cause of upper airway obstruction in a trauma patient?
TONGUe
Which is the most significant complication of prolonged suctioning of trauma patients?
Bradycardia is wrong. In a trauma patient hypoxia is the the MOST significant complication!
What is a description of a trauma surgery?
When someone is admitted to a hospital emergency department with acute physical injuries or symptoms they are first examined by an emergency doctor and if surgery is required the patient will then be referred to a trauma surgeon. Trauma surgeons are responsible for surgery that is required immediately due to life threatening conditions such as gun shot wounds, stabbings or a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.
What care should a patient receive after an abnormal neurologic exam?
Care is usually specific to the condition once the definitive diagnosis has been determined. In psychological cases the treatment may include therapy and/or medication. In cases of an acute insult such as stroke or trauma, the patient is usually admitted to the acute inpatient hospital for care.
For a trauma patient you should reassess every how many minutes?
Every hour
What does the prognosis for acute stress disorder depend on?
influenced by the severity and duration of the trauma, the patient's closeness to it, and the patient's previous level of functioning. Favorable signs include a short time period between the trauma and onset of symptoms,
The characteristics of psychological trauma might be best summarized as what?
being unique to each patient and may be more difficult to recognize than physical trauma
What are some medical conditions that begin with the letter T?
Medical conditions that start with the letter t:thyroid cancer,tick paralysis,trauma,trichinosis,tuberculosis (TB),typhoid fever,
What other conditions will a physician check for in a burn patient?
He or she may also check for smoke inhalation, carbon monoxide poisoning, cyanide poisoning, other event-related trauma, or, if suspected, further evidence of child abuse.
What physiological change has am impact on the resuscitation of the geriatric trauma patient?
decreased peripheral reserve, maybe
