C3AP1d: Maxillofacial (Major Trauma)

 

To identify those patients and characterise their injuries, including eye trauma. Be able to systematically assess the facial structures and recognise when the airway is threatened. Know when to refer to maxillofacial specialists in a timely fashion.

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Lightning Learning: Inferior Alveolar Nerve
Lightning Learning: Inferior Alveolar Nerve

The inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) is a branch of the mandibular nerve and can be injured following a trauma. Did you know up to 56% of mandibular fractures have some sort of IAN paresthesia?

Resus Drills in Practice (2019)
Resus Drills in Practice (2019)

This week we have been testing four of our recently released Resus Drills to see how well each works in practice and what we learned from staff feedback.

Lightning Learning: Facial Fractures
Lightning Learning: Facial Fractures

Fractures of the facial bones are a common presentation to the ED but can lead to airway problems.

 

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