Presentation
In one study, these patients presented with microscopic hematuria, mild proteinuria, and variable degrees of renal impairment. [nephrocor.com]
Five cases of ballistic assaults on law enforcement personnel protected by soft body armor are presented. Four emphasize the potentially lifesaving qualities of the armor, while the fifth indicates the need for torso encircling design. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Strabismus is present in a minority of patients. Systemic Features: Delayed global development, cognitive impairment, and intellectual disability are major features of this form of mental retardation. Hypotonia is present early. [disorders.eyes.arizona.edu]
Complications The most common wound complications are: Infections: Wound infection presents with pus drainage, foul odor, fever, dull throbbing pain, mild swelling and heat at wound site. [woundcarecenters.org]
The purpose of this presentation is to highlight the unusual route taken by a shrapnel non-penetrating foreign body, through the open mouth to the hypopharynx. [ijcasereportsandimages.com]
Entire Body System
- Pain
Diagnosis The diagnosis is essentially based on a history of a severe abdominal blow followed by sudden pain. The pain usually passes relatively soon and is followed by a period of quiescence. [jpgmonline.com]
[…] adj Synonyms for wound Synonyms for wound marked tissue damage, especially when produced by physical injury a state of physical or mental suffering to cause physical damage to to inflict physical or mental injury or distress on to cause suffering or painful [freethesaurus.com]
Some anti-inflammatory medicine and pain killers might also be prescribed to reduce discomfort and improve quality of life. [woundcarecenters.org]
Chest pain or pressure is the most common symptom, but some people, especially women, may not notice it as much as other symptoms. [northshore.org]
Whenever he moved,the wound sent pains all along his arm. 他只要一动,伤口就连带整个胳膊都疼. When aeneas was wounded by Diomedes, she lifted him up in her soft arms and bore him from the field 当艾尼阿斯被狄奥米迪斯打伤后,她把他提起来抱在她那柔软的怀里、并从战场上把他带走。 [hujiang.com]
- Swelling
See: ecchymosis ; hematoma Treatment Cold compresses, pressure, and rest, along with elevation of the injured area, will help prevent or reduce swelling. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Skull fracture Contusions, or bruises Hematomas (accumulation), or blood clots Lacerations Diffuse Axonal Injury Secondary Injuries - caused by bleeding into the brain, lack of blood and oxygen to the brain, or brain swelling. [d.umn.edu]
Complications The most common wound complications are: Infections: Wound infection presents with pus drainage, foul odor, fever, dull throbbing pain, mild swelling and heat at wound site. [woundcarecenters.org]
These include ischemia (insufficient blood flow); hypoxia (insufficient oxygen in the brain); hypo/hypertension (low/high blood pressure); cerebral edema (swelling of the brain); raised intracranial pressure (increased pressure within the skull), which [asha.org]
[…] blast injury. [2] The path of a projectile can be estimated by imagining a line from the entrance wound to the exit wound, but the actual trajectory may vary due to ricochet or differences in tissue density. [4] In a cut, the discolouration and the swelling [en.wikipedia.org]
- Surgical Procedure
Others are deeper and more serious, like those resulting from surgical procedures or stabbings. Wounds can even come from burns, chemical exposure, animal bites or stings, or electrocution. [nixhealth.com]
[…] wounds (intentional cuts in the skin to perform surgical procedures) Gunshot wounds (wounds resulting from firearms) Miscellaneous wounds may include: Thermal wounds: Extreme temperatures, either hot or cold, can result in thermal injuries (like burns [woundcarecenters.org]
procedures prep of patient setting up sterile field preoperative preparation may include 1.blood and urine tests 2.completion of a consent form (maintain...lol) 3.gathering of the current history of illnesses 4.medications and allergies 5. shave prep [quizlet.com]
Both the operator and assistant should scrub, as for any surgical procedure. Liberally infiltrate local anesthetic with epinephrine around the wound, using standard surgical technique. [emedicine.medscape.com]
- Bullet Wound
See: abdomen bullet wound A penetrating wound caused by a missile discharged from a firearm. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
This soldier had “GSW” (gun shot wound), also given as “bullet wound left hand” and classified into category VIII.1 I. Gunshot wounds of the head 1. Contusions and simple flesh wounds of the scalp 2. [longlongtrail.co.uk]
"Ballistics reviews: mechanisms of bullet wound trauma". Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology. 5 (3). pp. 204–9. doi : 10.1007/s12024-009-9096-6. [en.wikipedia.org]
- Epilepsy
epilepsy. References Hegde, M. N. (2006). A coursebook on aphasia and other neurogenic language disorders (3rd ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning. [asha.org]
Hematoma (epidural, subdural and/or intracerebral) Brain swelling/edema Increased intracranial pressure Cerebral vasospasm (constriction) Intracranial infection Epilepsy Types of Brain Injury Penetrating Brain Injuries (Open head injuries due to open [d.umn.edu]
Systemic Features: The hallmark signs of this disorder consist of developmental delay and epilepsy. [disorders.eyes.arizona.edu]
Cardiovascular
- Hypotension
On physical examination, the patients are hypotensive, tachycardiac, and tachypneic. Breath sounds are absent and percussion is hyperresonant over the involved hemithorax. [pocketdentistry.com]
Jaw & Teeth
- Periodontitis
These wounds commonly include fractures and penetrating injuries contaminated with oral or periodontal bacteria. Synonym: knuckle tooth wound knuckle tooth wound Knuckle wound. lacerated wound Laceration. nonpenetrating wound Blunt trauma. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Musculoskeletal
- Contusion
With contusion or fracture of long bones 3. Simple fracture of long bones by contusion 4. Compound fracture of … IX. Gunshot wounds of the lower extremities 1. Simple flesh contusions and wounds 2. With contusion or fracture of long bones 3. [longlongtrail.co.uk]
See also contusion … Medical dictionary wound — 1. Trauma to any of the tissues of the body, especially that caused by physical means and with interruption of continuity. 2. A surgical incision. [O.E. wund] abraded w. [medical_big_en_ru.academic.ru]
OPEN WOUND: An open cavitary wound open wound A contusion in which the skin is also broken, such as a gunshot, incised, or lacerated wound. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Contusion – A contusion is a bleeding in the brain often caused by direct impact. Immediate surgery may be required to stop the bleeding and remove the contusion. [dolmanlaw.com]
If the force impacting the head is strong enough, it can cause a contusion at the site of impact and the opposite side of the skull, causing an additional contusion (coup-contrecoup injury). [asha.org]
- Fracture
With contusion or fracture of long bones 3. Simple fracture of long bones by contusion 4. Compound fracture of … IX. Gunshot wounds of the lower extremities 1. Simple flesh contusions and wounds 2. With contusion or fracture of long bones 3. [longlongtrail.co.uk]
Mandibular Fractures 15. Trauma to the Temporomandibular Joint Region 16. Fractures of Zygomatic Complex and Arch 17. Diagnosis and Treatment of Midface Fractures 18. Ophthalmic Consequences of Maxillofacial Injuries 19. [elsevier.com]
These usually result in deformation (fracture) of the skull, causing focal localized damage to the meninges and brain. Secondary Injury Secondary injury occurs as an indirect result of the insult. [asha.org]
Closed or Noncommunicating Pneumothorax A closed pneumothorax, the most common type, usually results from a rib fracture, causing a parenchymal laceration ( Fig. 6-4 ). It may also occur without an accompanying rib fracture. [pocketdentistry.com]
In grade B or C injuries, the pancreatic fracture line is not easily detected when the separation of the fractured pancreatic fragments is minimal or nonexistent [1]. [joplink.net]
Psychiatrical
- Suggestibility
Physical signs suggesting major intra-abdominal wounds usually occur at admission or immediately thereafter, provided the patient is alert. Patients with altered sensorium or equivocal findings should undergo diagnostic peritoneal lavage. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
A diffuse pancreatic enlargement with peripancreatic fluid collections was initially visualized, suggesting pancreatic injury (Figure 1). There was no obvious pancreatic fracture line to suggest partial or complete fracture. [joplink.net]
I would think the thicker the steel, the less flexible, at least over a small area, suggesting that DR alone is good enough for steel walls and their ilk. What do you think? __________________ T. [forums.sjgames.com]
Neurologic
- Seizure
Seizures may not respond to the usual pharmacologic treatments. [disorders.eyes.arizona.edu]
Some of the signs and symptoms of a head injury include: Blurred vision Slurred speech Headache Sleepiness Vomiting Unconsciousness Numbness in the arms of legs Seizures Head injuries are some of the most serious injuries a person can receive. [thedentonlawfirm.com]
Get help immediately if the injured person has a headache that gets worse or does not go away repeated vomiting or nausea convulsions or seizures an inability to wake up dilation of one or both pupils of the eyes slurred speech weakness or numbness in [icd10data.com]
Seizures. Many prescription and nonprescription medicines can make you feel lightheaded or affect your balance. A few examples are: Antibiotics. Blood pressure medicines. Medicines used to treat depression or anxiety. Pain medicines. [northshore.org]
- Irritability
[…] normal blood supply and nerves clean surgical wound that has been sutured closed and heals quickly tissues that are severely damaged or purposely kept open. healing from the bottom of the wound outward open wound healing advantages circulate air not irritated [quizlet.com]
[…] hypovolemic shock (insufficient blood in the circulatory system ) and peritonitis (an inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity ). [2] Penetration may abolish or diminish bowel sounds due to bleeding, infection, and irritation [en.wikipedia.org]
Workup
The serologic workup was negative. Pathologic Features: Light Microscopy Sections of the tissue submitted for light microscopic examination consist of renal cortex. The sections contain up to six (6) glomeruli. [nephrocor.com]
Treatment
Aim: To investigate the mechanism of injury and treatment principles of heart and intrathoracic great vessel ruptures. [dict.cnki.net]
See: ecchymosis ; hematoma Treatment Cold compresses, pressure, and rest, along with elevation of the injured area, will help prevent or reduce swelling. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Treatment Treatment Options: No treatment has been reported. [disorders.eyes.arizona.edu]
Chronic Wound Treatment & Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Bexar County We are proud to offer our patients treatment at our Nix Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center, which has received accreditation with distinction from the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical [nixhealth.com]
Wound Treatments Treatment is different for each type of wound. However, all wound treatment must include the following: Cleansing with regular tap water to remove all foreign materials. When possible, the wound should be washed with soap. [woundcarecenters.org]
Prognosis
It is far more practicable to perform genetic testing to exclude or confirm X-linked Alport syndrome because this condition is the major differential diagnosis of TBMN and has a very different prognosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The type of injury, as well as its severity, determines the prognosis. Medical personnel typically use the Glasgow Coma Scale to determine the severity of neurological damage. [dolmanlaw.com]
[…] arrive at a hospital. [11] Injuries from firearms are the leading cause of TBI-related deaths. [11] Penetrating head trauma can cause cerebral contusions and lacerations, intracranial hematomas, pseudoaneurysms, and arteriovenous fistulas. [11] The prognosis [en.wikipedia.org]
J., Occlusive disease of the carotid artery; observations on the prognosis and surgical treatment. J. Neurosurg. 16 (1959), 705–730. PubMed Google Scholar MacKintosh, R. [link.springer.com]
Etiology
Most individuals sustaining eye injuries are male with an estimated relative risk of 5.5 times greater than women. [1] Etiology Penetrating or perforating ocular injuries can be due to injury from any sharp or high velocity object. [eyewiki.aao.org]
PubMed Google Scholar Boldrey, E., Maass, L., Miller, E., The role of atlantoid compression in the etiology of internal carotid thrombosis. J. Neurosurg. 13 (1956), 127–139. PubMed Google Scholar Bots, G. T. A. [link.springer.com]
Epidemiology
The epidemiology of serious eye injuries from the United States Eye Injury Registry. [eyewiki.aao.org]
Pathophysiology
The subject of traumatic carotid artery thrombosis is reviewed in detail, and its pathophysiology is discussed, especially in relation to facts known about occlusive vascular disease secondary to atherosclerosis and related embolie phenomena. [link.springer.com]
[…] belts and impaired driver legislation have also decreased the severity of MVAs and associated injuries. 7 It is hoped that once the patient reaches the hospital, the prompt recognition of chest injuries, coupled with an improved understanding of their pathophysiology [pocketdentistry.com]
Prevention
Appropriate and adequate eye protection when performing visually threatening activities is the most effective method to prevent ocular trauma. [eyewiki.aao.org]
Today greater precautions, as well as preventative measures are employed with regard to sports. [dolmanlaw.com]
Preventing Wounds The best way to prevent wounds of all types is to follow optimal safety measures at all times, paying extra attention to surrounding hazards in new environments. [woundcarecenters.org]
Place a gauze sponge around the tips of sharp instruments to prevent piercing wrapper 4. Place a double folded towel on the tray then position instruments for large quantity 5. [quizlet.com]
A chest tube must be placed in a distant site on the affected chest wall to prevent development of a tension pneumothorax, and the wound must eventually be closed in the operating room. [pocketdentistry.com]