Scenario
This 30 year old man was assaulted with a broom stick.
Question
Describe and interpret this man’s photograph. (100%)
Answer
FACEM VAQ Exam 2006.1 – Question 4
- Overall pass rate for this question was 29/40 (72.5%)
- A clinical photograph suggests conjunctival, corneal and anterior chamber injury
- The examiners expected that a clear description as above would include a clear statement that this injury is sight threatening.
- The interpretation needed to include a differential diagnosis including a penetrating eye injury or ruptured globe. Failing answers did not offer such an interpretation.
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