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Should a injury to the abdominal area be treated as an internal injury?
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What are all the signs and symptoms of an internal injury?
Signs of an internal injury: 1. Localised swelling2. Discolouration of the skin Symptoms of an internal injury: 1. Localised pain 2. The patient will protect and guard the injury siteOther signs include: 1. The patient with blood coming out the ears and nose - Head Injury 2. The patient that coughs up blood - Thoracic Injury 3. The patient with blood in their stool - Abdominal Injury
What are the risks of ESWL?
Abdominal pain is not uncommon after ESWL, but it is usually not cause to worry. However, persistent or severe abdominal pain may imply unexpected internal injury. Colicky renal pain is very common as gravel is still passing.
What does it mean if you are anally expelling large amounts of blood and have bad abdominal cramping?
If these are discharges from your vagina, go to an hospital emergency room,. You may be having a miscarriage.
Should you maintain an open airway for an fracture?
If there is no other chest or abdominal injury, and the patient is awake and conscious there is no need to worry about the airway
At what point should a an injured student see a sport injury professional?
An injured student should see a sports injury professional if rest is not taking care of their injury. You should also see a sports injury professional whenever you have severe pain after working out.
Trauma of the colon in a car accident?
That could also be described as an abdominal injury.
Why do humans instinctively curl over the abdominal region in times of danger?
The abdominal region has little bony protection, and is susceptible to external injury.
Why should I purchase a foam core weight lifting belt?
This will prevent back and internal injury especially with heigh weight amounts.
What is wound or injury?
wound is less serious than an injury. A wound can be treated with a first aid kit, while an injury would be best treated by doctors. Plus, injuries take longer time to fully heal.
Why did the management of shock change to do not elevate the legs?
Elevating the legs of a shock victim is still part of the current way of managing the condition. The only circumstances that you should not elevate legs would be an unsplinted broken leg, a head injury, or an abdominal injury.
What position should you place a casualty who has an abdominal wound?
A patient who has an abdominal injury should be placed in a sitting position with his knees bent and his legs drawn close to the body. This position is applied so that less strain is exerted on the abdominal muscles. Any abdominal injury should be evaluated by a doctor for possible internal organ damage and hemorrhage. Please note also kinesiological specificity: when sitting a patient up, the back must be Fully supported from behind, otherwise there will be considerable strain on the very stomach muscles one is trying to protect - which, of course, will actually prove to be counter-productive to the cause! As well as positioning a patient appropriately, treat the patient for hypovolemic shock. Keep them warm and reassure them constantly. If there is guarding, asymmetry, rigidity, bruising or any organs protruding, call an ambulance for immediate transportation to an emergency department. If you are in doubt about the severity of the condition, always assume the worst and call for assistance/backup.
What is perontinitis?
Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, or the tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and that covers and supports most of your abdominal organs. Peritonitis is usually caused by infection from bacteria or fungi and can lead to death, if untreated.
