Case List History Objectives Radiology Images Questions TRAUMA Case #2 - An 80 year old with confusion after an MVC DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 2.) What are indications for intubation in a trauma patient? Indications for intubation: inability to protect airway (loss of gag reflex, altered mental status); severe maxillofacial trauma; edema or expanding hematoma or extensive subcutaneous emphysema in neck; tracheal injury; need for mechanical ventilation.
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