AREAS INVOLVED IN POSTERIOR CEREBRAL ARTERY INFARCT
Occipital lobe
Infero-medial temporal lobe
Postero-inferior parietal lobe
Large parts of thalamus
Midbrain
Posterior part of choroid plexus
- A patient presents to the emergency department with an abdominal trauma with signs of shock and peritonitis. Airway and breathing were checked. 2 large bore cannulas were inserted to secure IV access. What is the next step in the management of this patient?
A. Immediate exploratory laparotomy with general anaesthesia
B. Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST)
C. Laparoscopic visualisation of the injury
D. Watch and wait
Correct answer : A. Immediate exploratory laparotomy with general anaesthesia