Presentation
We present the case of a mixed martial arts (MMA) cage fighter who presented to the emergency department with a right sided common carotid artery pseudoaneurysm as a result of a neck trauma at an MMA event. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
This pocket manual is an indispensable resource for everyone on the trauma/acute care team, with practical, easy-to-read coverage of the wide range of patients seen daily with urgent presentation – whether from injury, emergency general surgical disease [knygos.lt]
Entire Body System
- Pain
Precise diagnosis of central pain from other types of pain is clinically important because the management of central pain is quite different from those for other types of pain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
2 No response No response 1 Motor response† Moves spontaneously and purposefully Obeys commands 6 Withdraws to touch Localizes painful stimulus 5 Withdraws in response to pain Withdraws in response to pain 4 Responds to pain with decorticate posturing [msdmanuals.com]
- Fever
Other symptoms that can occur include bone fractures, decreased mobility of a joint, fever, fatigue, and anemia. These symptoms are not specific to bone cancer and can be the result of other, benign processes. [britannica.com]
In addition, mitral plus either aortic or tricuspid lesions are usually secondary to rheumatic fever. The incidence of stenotic lesions in 180 patients having more than three series of coronary angiography. [dictionary.cambridge.org]
Key Symptoms Fractures Contusions Open wound Vomiting or nausea Dizziness Edema Increased heart rate Low blood pressure Fever Disorientation or confusion Loss of consciousness Feeling of coldness as temperature drops Increased metabolism One of the biggest [docdoc.com.sg]
- Ecchymosis
A urinary catheter is usually placed in seriously injured and obtunded patients provided there is no evidence of urethral injury (eg, blood at the meatus, ecchymosis of the perineum). [msdmanuals.com]
- Malaise
Depression and Trauma Depression and trauma have high comorbidity rates, and feelings of despair, malaise and sadness can last longer than a few days or even weeks. When a trauma occurs, post-traumatic stress disorder often occurs. [psychguides.com]
- Internal Bleeding
Internal bleeding can be handled by opening the site and closing the wound. Certain medications can also be provided to release excess fluid or prevent seizures as in the case of a brain injury. [docdoc.com.sg]
Gastrointestinal
- Nausea
[…] intense fear that the traumatic event will recur, particularly around anniversaries of the event (or when going back to the scene of the original event) withdrawal and isolation from day-to-day activities physical symptoms of stress, such as headaches and nausea [healthline.com]
Key Symptoms Fractures Contusions Open wound Vomiting or nausea Dizziness Edema Increased heart rate Low blood pressure Fever Disorientation or confusion Loss of consciousness Feeling of coldness as temperature drops Increased metabolism One of the biggest [docdoc.com.sg]
Emotional signs include: sadness anger denial fear shame These may lead to: nightmares insomnia difficulty with relationships emotional outbursts Common physical symptoms: nausea dizziness altered sleep patterns changes in appetite headaches gastrointestinal [integratedlistening.com]
Following trauma, you might also have: Flashbacks where you remember the traumatic event Trouble relating to or connecting with loved ones, friends, and co-workers Physical symptoms like headaches, chest pain, or nausea Strong emotions, including feelings [webmd.com]
Physical reactions to trauma Traumatic experiences can result in physical reactions including: fatigue or exhaustion disturbed sleep nausea, vomiting and dizziness headaches excessive sweating increased heart rate. [betterhealth.vic.gov.au]
- Vomiting
Key Symptoms Fractures Contusions Open wound Vomiting or nausea Dizziness Edema Increased heart rate Low blood pressure Fever Disorientation or confusion Loss of consciousness Feeling of coldness as temperature drops Increased metabolism One of the biggest [docdoc.com.sg]
Imaging is done more liberally in patients with persistent headache, vomiting, amnesia, seizures, age > 60 years, and drug or alcohol intoxication and in patients taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs. [msdmanuals.com]
Children may feel terror, helplessness, or fear, as well as physiological reactions such as heart pounding, vomiting, or loss of bowel or bladder control. [nctsn.org]
Physical reactions to trauma Traumatic experiences can result in physical reactions including: fatigue or exhaustion disturbed sleep nausea, vomiting and dizziness headaches excessive sweating increased heart rate. [betterhealth.vic.gov.au]
- Diarrhea
You may even have physical symptoms like headaches, diarrhea, chronic fatigue, or gynecological problems. When you're actively serving, it can be difficult to report or talk about MST. [medicinenet.com]
Musculoskeletal
- Contusion
800.10 Closed fracture of vault of skull with cerebral laceration and contusion, unspecified state of consciousness convert 800.10 to ICD-10-CM 800.11 Closed fracture of vault of skull with cerebral laceration and contusion, with no loss of consciousness [icd9data.com]
Fractures and burns are also traumatic injuries, as well as contusions, especially when they affect vital organs such as the heart. Cause of Condition Traumatic injuries happen for many reasons. [docdoc.com.sg]
Compression is commonly due to a blood clot inside the brain or formed outside or beneath… Read More head injury In nervous system disease: Craniocerebral trauma The concussive and shearing stresses of head injury may cause concussion, contusion of the [britannica.com]
‘Andrew was given 10 stitches, and was left with severe headaches as a result of the injury.’ wound, bruise, cut, gash, tear, rent, slash, gouge, scratch, graze, laceration, abrasion, contusion, lesion, sore View synonyms 1.1 mass noun The fact of being [lexico.com]
Patients with abnormalities on ECG usually have blood levels of cardiac markers measured and sometimes echocardiography to evaluate the patient for possible cardiac contusion. [msdmanuals.com]
Skin
- Ulcer
(diabetic foot ulcer) (all ages) [england.nhs.uk]
Patients should be taken off the board as soon as possible because it is quite uncomfortable and pressure ulcers may occur within a few hours. [msdmanuals.com]
Neurologic
- Confusion
Read More psychiatric memory loss In memory abnormality: Traumatic amnesia On recovery of consciousness after trauma, a person who has been knocked out by a blow on the head at first typically is dazed, confused, and imperfectly aware of his whereabouts [britannica.com]
Find out more about complex PTSD When to seek medical advice It's normal to experience upsetting and confusing thoughts after a traumatic event, but most people improve naturally over a few weeks. [nhs.uk]
Emotional reactions to trauma Emotional reactions to trauma can include: fear, anxiety and panic shock – difficulty believing in what has happened, feeling detached and confused feeling numb not wanting to connect with others or becoming withdrawn from [betterhealth.vic.gov.au]
[…] abuse or mental illness Limited social support or isolation Family stress Loss or fear the loss of a loved one Community characteristics Developmental level Poverty level Common Reactions to Trauma: Shock or disbelief, fear, sadness, guilt/shame, grief, confusion [nasponline.org]
Key Symptoms Fractures Contusions Open wound Vomiting or nausea Dizziness Edema Increased heart rate Low blood pressure Fever Disorientation or confusion Loss of consciousness Feeling of coldness as temperature drops Increased metabolism One of the biggest [docdoc.com.sg]
- Irritability
Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Someone with PTSD often relives the traumatic event through nightmares and flashbacks, and may experience feelings of isolation, irritability and guilt. [nhs.uk]
Common responses include: irritability sudden, dramatic mood changes anxiety and nervousness anger denial depression flashbacks or repeated memories of the event difficulty concentrating altered sleeping or insomnia changes in appetite intense fear that [healthline.com]
E Difficulty concentrating on and remembering other things E Having depressed or irritable mood (and getting angry easily) Having PTSD can be very difficult and can affect relationships, work, and physical health. [thiswayup.org.au]
[…] the traumatic events Low self esteem, negative talk about self (if this was not apparent prior to the trauma) Sleeping (difficulty falling or staying asleep) and eating disturbances Increased arousal (easily startling or quick to anger), agitation, irritability [nasponline.org]
Typical reactions of children ages 6 to 11: Anxiety Increased aggression, anger and irritability (like bullying or fighting with peers) Sleep and appetite disturbances Blaming themselves for the event Moodiness or crying Concerns about being taken care [childmind.org]
- Hyperactivity
Transient weakness and hyperactive reflexes may occur because of damage to the corticospinal tracts, or paraplegia may occur because of damage… Read More In spinal cord injury: Causes and levels of spinal cord injury …spinal cord injury is acute trauma [britannica.com]
Talking, understanding, and human connections help, and drugs can dampen hyperactive alarm systems. [amazon.com]
Treatment
This treatment method could be an alternative treatment for pelvic fractures and sacral nerve injury. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Diagnosis & Treatment Some common approaches to trauma therapy include cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, sensorimotor therapy, eye movement and desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), and pharmacological treatment. [camh.ca]
Prognosis
Both tako-tsubo and toxic cardiomypathy have good prognosis after overcoming the acute phase. Key words: carbon monoxide - cardiogennic shock - cardiomyopathy - suicide - tako-tsubo cardiomypathy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
We'll keep you updated regarding Williamson's injury, but the early prognosis is that it doesn't appear to be serious and he should be fine once the team begins training camp later this year. [cbssports.com]
Possibly, by comparing type O to non-O blood type instead of A 1 A/A 1 B/BB to OO, the effect of ABO on prognosis was diluted. [doi.org]
Etiology
Contributions focusing on dispatch, major incidents, etiology, pathophysiology, rehabilitation, epidemiology, prevention, education, training, implementation, work environment, as well as ethical and socio-economic aspects may also be assessed for publication [sjtrem.com]
Epidemiology
Contributions focusing on dispatch, major incidents, etiology, pathophysiology, rehabilitation, epidemiology, prevention, education, training, implementation, work environment, as well as ethical and socio-economic aspects may also be assessed for publication [sjtrem.com]
Further research beyond this epidemiological study that evaluates where and how ABO antigens work (through blood, endothelial, or vWF, and the mechanisms, respectively) are warranted to assess the effects of emergency uncrossmatched type O RBC transfusion [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Pathophysiology
Both types of cardiomyopathies often occure simultaneously due to similar pathophysiologic mechanisms. Both tako-tsubo and toxic cardiomypathy have good prognosis after overcoming the acute phase. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Contributions focusing on dispatch, major incidents, etiology, pathophysiology, rehabilitation, epidemiology, prevention, education, training, implementation, work environment, as well as ethical and socio-economic aspects may also be assessed for publication [sjtrem.com]
Prevention
[…] proven beneficial effects with respect to the prevention of fires or fire-related injuries. 28 The health sector, and especially the primary care sector, can play a potentially important role in the prevention of injuries to children and the prevention [doi.org]
It is a strong supporter of injury prevention, creating and producing programs in an effort to reduce the impact of morbidity and mortality on our nation. The members of the ATS are the critical players in trauma care. [amtrauma.org]
Sports injury prevention for baby boomers. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/staying-healthy/sports-injury-prevention-for-baby-boomers. Accessed Dec. 17, 2018. Tips for a safe running program. [mayoclinic.org]
However, the prevention of PEG-insertion-related complications is important. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
It is designed to help researchers and prevention practitioners to describe, measure and monitor the occurrence of injuries and to investigate their circumstances of occurrence using an internally agreed classification. [who.int]