Imaging

Question 1

A biconvex fluid collection that does not cross intact skull suture lines

Answer 1

epidural hematoma

Question 2

crescent-shaped fluid collection that conforms to the calvarium and underlying cerebral cortex

Answer 2

subdural hematoma

Question 3

When can someone be “cleared” from a C-collar?

Answer 3

1. No distracting injury
2. No drug/etoh on board
3. No neck pain or midline cervical tenderness

Question 4

This imaging should be obtained in all major trauma cases

Answer 4

A frontal AP chest radiograph

Question 5

What is the imaging modality of choice from the diagnosis of aortic injury?

Answer 5

CT scan

Question 6

Imaging of choice for suspected pelvic injury

Answer 6

Plain AP pelvis