Trauma Quiz – CPD Conference

Which of the following is classed as a high-risk feature for the presence of a cervical spine fracture in alert, stable patients presenting with traumatic neck pain?

When performing an emergency room escharotomy, the incision should be made through the burn down to the:

What is the approximate incidence of cervical spine injuries amongst conscious cooperative trauma patients who attend emergency departments?

A 22-year-old man has been assaulted leading to severe head injuries. He has a GCS of 11.

What, if any, would be the most appropriate method to image his cervical spine?

A 20-year-old man has fallen from a third-floor window. Which of the following statements regarding the diagnosis of aortic injury is correct?