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Facial Trauma

EM Clerkship
EM Clerkship
Episode • Sep 25, 2016 • 9m
There are 6 major areas/injuries to the face. Basic Approach to Facial Injury Step 1: Airway Indications for intubation after trauma Burns to the airway Rapidly expanding hematoma GCS <8 Step 2: CT Maxillofacial Without Contrast Step 3: Supportive Care Stop bleeding Apply pressure Control epistaxis Caution advised with packing if patient has basilar skull […]