A 35 year old epileptic is brought into the emergency department after experiencing a grand mal seizure. The patient is unable to close their mouth. You suspect temporomandibular joint dislocation. What is the initial imaging test recommended for diagnosing this condition?
A 27 year old male presents to the emergency department with noticeable swelling and bruising on his face. He reports being attacked and punched in the face repeatedly. A zygomatic fracture is suspected, prompting you to request facial X-rays. What are the two standard X-ray views included in the facial X-ray series?
The Emergency Medicine consultant in charge of the department today asks for your attention to present a case of superior orbital fissure syndrome (SOFS) in a 30-year-old man with a Le Fort II fracture of the midface after a motorcycle accident.
Which of the following anatomical structures traverses the superior orbital fissure?
The Emergency Medicine consultant in charge of the department today asks for your attention to present a case of superior orbital fissure syndrome (SOFS) in a 30-year-old woman with a Le Fort II fracture of the midface after a car accident.
Which of the following anatomical structures does NOT traverse through the superior orbital fissure?
The Emergency Medicine consultant in charge of the department today asks for your attention to present a case of superior orbital fissure syndrome (SOFS) in a 32-year-old woman with a Le Fort II fracture of the midface resulting from a car accident.
Which cranial nerve is MOST likely to be impacted?
The Emergency Medicine consultant in charge of the department today calls you over to show you a case of superior orbital fissure syndrome (SOFS) in a 32-year-old woman with a Le Fort II fracture of the midface following a car accident.
Which of the cranial nerves is MOST likely to be unaffected?
A 42-year-old man comes in with bleeding from a tooth socket that began slightly over 48 hours after a dental extraction. The bleeding is excessive, but his vital signs are currently within normal range.
What is the most probable underlying cause of his dental hemorrhage?
A 42-year-old woman comes in with bleeding from a tooth socket that began slightly over 48 hours after a dental extraction. The bleeding is excessive, but her vital signs are currently stable.
What type of dental hemorrhage is present in this case?
A 30-year-old woman arrives at the Emergency Department after being hit in the jaw during a soccer game. She is experiencing pain and swelling in her jaw.
Where is the mandible most frequently fractured in terms of anatomical locations?
A 57 year old male presents to the emergency department with a 24 hour history of worsening pain on the left side of the mouth and jaw. Upon examination, there is noticeable swelling of the gum around the 1st and 2nd upper left molar teeth, indicative of a dental abscess. Which of the following signs would warrant hospitalization?