Trauma
Description
Trauma is classified into blunt and penetrating. Blunt trauma includes motor vehicle accidents, falls, and assaults that involve blunt instruments such as a bat. Penetrating trauma includes gunshot wounds and stabbings. Blunt trauma is much more common. The injury caused by the trauma is dependent on the body part involved, the extent of damage and the health of the injured party. The consequences of most blunt trauma can be reduced by following certain guidelines such as wearing seat belts and helmets.
Symptoms
The symptoms depend on the area injured and the extent of the damage.
Tests
A history and physical exam will be performed. The tests performed depend on the body part injured and the amount of force involved in the injury.
Treatment
The treatment depends on the part of the body injured and the extent of the damage. For more information contact: American Trauma Society: (800)556-7890
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