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Hyper-resonance (generally described upon percussion of the chest) is typically seen in Pneumothorax, where an accumulation of air in the pleural space causes compression / collapse of the lung on the affected side. Note that hyper-resonance is a late sign, and is seen infrequently.
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What causes Hyperresonance over the left chest?
Hyperresonance over the left chest can be caused by conditions such as a large pneumothorax (air trapped in the chest cavity), emphysema (damaged air sacs in the lungs), or a bronchial obstruction. It is important to seek medical evaluation for proper diagnosis and treatment.
What can cause trauma?
What causes trauma
What are the five medical percussion sounds?
resonance, hyperresonance, flat, dull, typani
What is the common cause of upper airway obstruction in a trauma patient?
TONGUe
Which is the most significant complication of prolonged suctioning of trauma patients?
Bradycardia is wrong. In a trauma patient hypoxia is the the MOST significant complication!
Hyperresonance-what does it indicate?
Hyperresonance on percussion of the chest typically indicates overinflation of the lungs, which can be seen in conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma. It is often heard as a lower-pitched booming sound and can suggest a lack of normal lung elasticity.
How many Americans die from trauma?
Trauma causes approximately 150,000 deaths annually in the United States
For a trauma patient you should reassess every how many minutes?
Every hour
What does the prognosis for acute stress disorder depend on?
influenced by the severity and duration of the trauma, the patient's closeness to it, and the patient's previous level of functioning. Favorable signs include a short time period between the trauma and onset of symptoms,
The characteristics of psychological trauma might be best summarized as what?
being unique to each patient and may be more difficult to recognize than physical trauma
What causes tracheal stenosis?
the most common cause is trauma
What causes hallucinations in trauma survivors?
Hallucinations in trauma survivors are caused by abnormal patterns of memory formation during the traumatic experience.
