7/17/2013

7/17/2013

Answers:

A patient presents to the ED with a stab wound located just lateral to the thyroid cartilage. What classification would this injury fall under?
A) Zone I 
B) Zone II 
C) Zone III 
D) Group II 
E) Group III

-Zone I = sternal notch to cricoid
-Zone II = cricoid to angle of mandible
-Zone III = mandible to skull base

Name three functions of the larynx.

Airway protection, regulation of respiration and phonation.

MC Question:

The most common variant of esophageal atresai and tracheoesophageal fistula is?
A) esophageal atresia w/ distal TEF
B) esophageal atresia w/o TEF
C) TEF w/o esophageal atresia
D) esophageal atresia w/ proximal and distal TEF
E) esophageal atresia w/ proximal TEF

Free Response Questions:
What does the acronym VACTERL stand for?

Quick Facts:
Waterson Classification:  
-Used to predict outcome and determine timing of surgery
-Category A: birth weight >5.5 lbs = prompt surgery
-Category B: BW 4-5.5 or w/ pna and congenital anomaly = short term delay surgery
-Category C: BW < 4 lbs or severe pna and congenital anomaly = staged repair