NEET SS Surgical Group – Must-Read Topics – Precision Pointers #4

1 August 2023 | Precision Pointers

By – Dr. Ruchir Bhavsar

Are you gearing up for the NEET SS Surgical Group exam? With the exam date approaching fast, it’s time to buckle up and focus on the essential topics that will boost your preparation. 

In this blog series, we bring you “Precision Pointers” – a daily dose of must-read topics that you can’t afford to miss in your last few days revision study plan. Let’s dive in! 

Today Precision Pointers are from – Trauma

Important Disclaimer – Trauma has to be read extensively from A to Z from both Bailey and Love + Sabiston . This blog enlists must read topics in last few days.

Things to be read : 

Bailey & Love 

1. Chapter 26 – Introduction to Trauma – All tables , boxes and charts
2. Chapter 27 – Early Assessment and Management of Trauma – Complete Chapter
3. Chapter 28 – Traumatic Brain Injury – Complete Chapter
4. Chapter 29 – Torso and Pelvic Trauma – Thoracic Injury – complete , Abdominal – DPL , Zones of Retroperitoneum , Pelvic Injury , Damage Control – complete , 
5. Chapter 30 – The Neck and Spine – Anatomy ,  Level of neurological impairment  ,  A system for evaluation of the lateral cervical  spine radiograph  , Role of corticosteroids ,  Atlas fracture (Jefferson fracture) ,  Odontoid fractures  , Pathophysiology of Spinal Cord Injury
6. Chapter 31 – Maxillofacial Trauma – Classification , Specific Injuries – Timing of Repair , Le Forte Fractures
7. Chapter 32 – Extremity Trauma – Gustilo – Anderson | AO | Salter Harris -Classifications
8. Chapter 33 – Disaster Surgery – Triage Categories , Type of treatment given in feld hospitals , Debridement , Necrotizing Fascitis , Gas Gangrene , Frost bite and Trench Foot
9. Chapter 34 – Conflict Surgery – Ballistics , Blast Overpressure Changes , Blast Injuries – Complete.

Sabiston

1. Chapter 17 –  Management of Acute Trauma – Scoring Systems , All tables , figures , flowcharts and treatment algorithms , All AAST Severity Scales , TEG
2. Chapter 18 – The Difficult Abdominal Wall – All tables , figures , flowcharts and treatment algorithms
3. Chapter 19 –  Emergency Care of Musculoskeletal Injuries – SKIP
4. Chapter 21 – Bites and Stings – SKIP
5. Chapter 22 – Surgical Critical Care –  Acid Base Disturbances  ,  Electrolyte Abnormalities , TEG
6. Chapter 23 – Bedside Surgical Procedures – Tracheostomy , PEG
7. Chapter 24 – The Surgeon’s Role in Mass Casualty Incidents – SKIP

And the journey continues with a new topic every day! Stay tuned for more “Precision Pointers” to fine-tune your NEET SS preparation and boost your chances of success.

Remember, it’s the little details that make all the difference. Grab your scalpel of knowledge and dive into these essential topics to showcase your surgical brilliance on the big day. Good luck! 🏆📚🚀