Chapter 26: Face and Throat Injuries

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Face and neck injuries --- Soft-tissue injuries and fractures to the bones of the face and neck are common and vary in severity. Proper emergency care can improve the patient's chances of making a complete recovery in health and appearance. Your priorities are to prevent further injury, especially to the cervical spine, and to manage any acute airway problems. Complete this exercise to review your knowledge of these priorities. Proper emergency care can improve the patient's chances of making a complete recovery in health and appearance. Review at least three cases of face and neck trauma at this site. Print them. On the back, write how you would assess and treat this patient in the field.