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Index Suspicion Blunt Penetrating Trauma Neck Significant Bleeding

Front What is the index of suspicion of blunt or penetrating trauma to the neck?
Back The index of suspicion of blunt or penetrating trauma to the neck is:
Significant bleeding or foreign bodies in the upper or lower airway, causing obstruction;
Be alert for airway compromise

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