The presence of subcutaneous emphysema following blunt trauma to the anterior neck should make you MOST suspicious for a:
A: ruptured esophagus.
B: carotid artery injury.
C: pneumothorax.
D: fractured larynx.
Answer: D: fractured larynx.
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A. adjust the flow rate to 5 LPM. B. inflate the reservoir bag. C. complete the hydrostatic test. D. set the bag to deliver 25% oxygen.
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a. Medical and Surgical section b. Conventions c. Ancillary Procedures d. Obstetrics section
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A. Different cell lines B. Different clones C. A single cell line D. A heterogeneous mixture of clones
After it passes the upper lip, the facial vein becomes the:
A. superficial B. maxillary C. retromandibular D. angular