Trauma refers to the injuries sustained when a person is subjected to a blunt force or a piercing trauma. Level 1 Trauma may also be referred to as “serious trauma.” Many trauma patients have been involved in automobile accidents, stabbings, and gunshot wounds. Falls, crush injuries, and ...
01-Briere.qxd 2/15/2006 1:39 PM Page 3 1 What Is Trauma? T he term psychological trauma has been applied in so many contexts by so many people that it has lost some of its original meaning. Often, trauma is used to refer both to negative events that produce distress and to the ...
De partment of Veterans Affairs (2014), polytrauma defined as two or more injuries to physical regions or organ systems, one of which may be life threatening. It further presents a table showing evidence-based information on Polytrauma in Veterans.Bridgeland...
is a specific form of trauma that may occur among professionals who work with trauma survivors. While these individuals may not have directly experienced the traumatic events themselves, the interaction and connection between them and those who have may expose them to this form of indirect trauma. ...
Infection, trauma, or injury to the joint Obesity A disease such as diabetes, heart disease, hypothyroidism, or psoriasis An immune deficiency disorder, such as AIDS or lupus What are the signs and symptoms of arthritis? Pain, swelling, or stiffness in the joint ...
With this form of TBI, you havebruiseson your brain that cause bleeding. If the injured area is large enough, you may need surgery. Acquired brain injuries Acquired brain injuries (ABIs) aren't caused by trauma. They're caused by other things, such as astroke,tumor, fluid, or an infect...
Your anal sphincter is a ring of muscle around your anus. This muscle controls the opening and closing of your anus. Damage to your anal sphincter may occur from trauma such as pelvic floor surgery. Damage to the muscles and ligaments of your rectum and anus may cause a rectal prolapse. ...
A traumatic amputation is the partial or complete removal of a body part that happens outside of a controlled, medical setting...
Trauma or injuries: Long-term use of vibrating tools, such as chain saws, grinders, or drills, may hurt nerves or blood vessels. Injuries to the hands or feet, such as a wrist fracture, surgery, or frostbite may also cause damage.What are the signs and symptoms of Raynaud disease?Your...
Monitor your blood sugar levels closely.You levels may go up if you have an infection, are stressed, sick, or have a trauma. Check your blood sugar levels often. You may need to check at least 3 times each day. If your blood sugar level is too high, give yourself insulin as directed...