caused by external force or violence

leading cause of death among all persons under the age of 44.

possible causes of injuries

Emergency Team Members

The radiographer assesses the patient’s neurologic status and level of consciousness before beginning any procedure, and then reassesses every _ to __ minutes while the patient is in the department.

This type of injury may result in a tear in the dura mater, the outer membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord, and a leakage of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) may result.

type of head injury where the brain tissue may swell. The swelling is limited by the confines of the skull, and the resulting pressure may cause extensive brain damage

type of head injury the brain is vulnerable to damage and infection because its protective casing has been broken

What Type of Head Injury is this? - Varying levels of consciousness, ranging from drowsiness, confusion, irritability, and stupor to coma • Lucid periods followed by periods of unconsciousness are possible • Loss of reflexes • Changes in vital signs • Headache, visual disturbances, dizziness, and giddiness • Gait abnormalities • Unequal pupil dilation • Seizures, vomiting, and hemiparesis

Type of Head injury - Abrasions, contusions, or lacerations apparent on the skull • A break or penetration in the skull or meninges apparent by inspection or on radiographic images • Basal fractures resulting in leakage of CSF, as demonstrated by leakage of blood on the sheet or dressing surrounded by a yellowish stain (the halo sign); CSF may leak from the nose or ears or as a postnasal drip • Varying levels of consciousness • Subconjunctival hemorrhage • Hearing loss • Periorbital ecchymosis (raccoon eyes) • Facial nerve play

Clinical Manifestations of what? • Misalignment of the face or teeth • Pain at the site of injury • Ecchymosis of the floor of mouth and buccal mucosa • Distortion of facial symmetry • Inability to close the jaw • Edema • Abnormal movement of face or jaw • Flatness of the cheek • Loss of sensation on the side of injury • Diplopia (double vision) • Blindness caused by detached retina • Nosebleed (epistaxis) • Conjunctival hemorrhage • Paresthesia • Halo sign (indicates skull base fracture with leaking CSF) • Changes in level of consciousness; unconscious patient may have respiratory distress or failure caused by obstruction of tongue, loose teeth, bleeding, or other body fluids in airway

What Type of Spinal Cord injury? • Flaccid paralysis of the skeletal muscles below the level of the injury • Loss of all sensation (touch, pain, temperature, or pressure) below the level of injury; pain at the site of injury possible • Respiratory distress • Bradycardia • Loss of body temperature control • Absence of somatic and visceral sensations below the site of injury • Unstable, lowered blood pressure • Loss of ability to perspire below the level of injury • Bowel and bladder incontinence • Possible priapism in males

What type of Spinal Cord injury • Asymmetrical, flaccid paralysis below the level of injury • Asymmetrical loss of reflexes • Some sensory retention: feeling of pain, temperature, pressure, and touch • Some somatic and visceral sensation • More stable blood pressure • Ability to perspire intact unilaterally • Possible priapism in males

may not be obvious to the untrained eye. Often, there is swelling around the injured areas, pain, and deformity of the limb. All or some of these symptoms may be absent, and a closed fracture still may be present.

indicates a visible wound that extends between the fracture and the skin surface. The broken bone itself often breaks through the soft tissue, making the fracture clearly visible.

2 fractures common among elderly patients

clinical manifestation of what? • Pain and swelling • Functional loss • Deformity of the limb • Grating sound or feel (crepitus) if moved • Discoloration of surrounding tissue due to hemorrhage within tissue (closed fracture) • Overt bleeding (open fracture) • Possible signs and symptoms of shock

Clinical manifestations of what? • Possible abrasions, lacerations, entry and exit bullet wounds, and seatbelt contusions • A rigid abdomen • Severe abdominal pain • Nausea and vomiting • Extreme thirst • Possible symptoms of hypovolemic shock

vital tool in trauma care, brings imaging services to patients unable to be moved to the radiology department due to their condition.

A scraping or rubbing away of the surface skin by friction

Of or pertaining to the neck

An injury that does not break the skin; caused by a blow to the body; characterized by swelling, discoloration, and pain

An oozing of blood from a vessel into tissues, forming a discolored area on the skin

An abnormal pregnancy in which the embryo implants outside the uterine cavity

A disturbance in the continuity of a bone

Manner of moving or walking

Paralysis affecting one side of the body

Collection of blood in the pleural cavity

Abnormally decreased volume of circulating fluid (plasma) in the body

Clearness of mind

An abnormal sensation, such as burning, itching, tickling, or tingling

Accumulation of air or gas in the pleural cavity, resulting in collapse of the lung on the affected side

Pertaining to or characteristic of the body (soma)