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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 […]

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CT scan without contrast is your test of choice. Step 1: Consider Your Differential Diagnoses Five high-yield head trauma diagnoses Skull fracture External skull fracture Basilar skull fracture Epidural hematoma Subdural hematoma Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) Concussion Step 2: Important Add-ons When Taking History Specific mechanism of injury Loss of consciousness Blood thinners/antiplatelet agents Step […]