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 ...
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 ...
“Trauma-Informed Care” is a term that is typically used in medical and mental health fields, but can also be applied to social work, education, and really any other setting. This approach acknowledges the widespread impact and symptoms of trauma, while actively integrating knowledge about trauma...
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 ...
Non-therapeutic circumcision refers to the surgical removal of part or all of the foreskin, in healthy males, where there is no medical condition requiring surgery. The arguments for and against this practice in children have been debated for many years, with conflicting and conflicted evidence pre...
During a trauma, your body responds to a threat by going into “flight or fight” mode. It releasesstresshormones, like adrenaline and norepinephrine, to give you a burst of energy. Yourheartbeats faster. Yourbrainalso puts some of its normal tasks, such as filing short-term memories, on ...
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. ...
What is Hemarthrosis? Hemarthrosisis the medical term for bleeding in the joints, and is one of the most common causes of joint pain and swelling. The condition typically occurs following an injury to the joint, although it can happen spontaneously in patients withhemophilia. Individuals taking ...
When to Contact a Medical Professional A straddle injury isdamage to the testicle or urinary tract. Get medical help right away if there is: A lot of swelling or bruising. Blood in the urine. Are straddle injuries common? Straddle injuries arethe most common genital trauma in females. They ...