08-27-2010, 03:14 AM
Q) 1 hr after undergoing splenectomy for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident, a 42 yr old man has severe shortness of breath. additional injuries include left rib and pelvic fractures.his temp. is 36.3C(97.4F),pulse 133/min, resp rate 35/min, bp-80/60 mm Hg.breath sounds are absent on the left side. abdomen shows slight distension bowel sounds r absent. whuch f the following is the most appropriate next step in management.
a)x ray of chest
b) transfusion of type specific uncrossmatched blood
c)intravenous heparin therapy
d)fibreoptic bronchoscopy
e)endotracheal intubation
f)placement of venacava filter
g)needle thoracostomy
cud ull plz explain.
a)x ray of chest
b) transfusion of type specific uncrossmatched blood
c)intravenous heparin therapy
d)fibreoptic bronchoscopy
e)endotracheal intubation
f)placement of venacava filter
g)needle thoracostomy
cud ull plz explain.