A rapid and large decrease in blood volume affects blood pressure and produces shock. Along with the precipitous drop in blood volume from blood loss, there is a drop of RBC that carry O2. Shock is a life-threatening condition.
Note: This medical term does not mean a psychological or emotional "shock", or an electrical "shock".
Compound fracture is a medical term meaning a bone fracture with a break in the nearby skin.
A hairline fracture is a nondisplaced fracture.
Fx is the medical abbreviation meaning broken bone or fracture
An open fracture, also called a compound fracture, is a broken bone with an open skin wound.
An avulsion fracture is the term meaning tearing a bone.
A Greenstick Fracture
A fracture of bones related to cancer or tumor in the bone is called a pathologic fracture.
The medical term for a fracture where the tissues of the body are torn and the bone is exposed to open air is an open or compound fracture. This type of fracture can lead to an increased risk of infection due to exposure of the bone and surrounding tissues. Immediate medical attention is necessary for proper treatment to prevent complications.
The medical term for a fracture in the middle third of the humerus is a "midshaft humeral fracture." This type of fracture can occur due to trauma or injury and may require immobilization or surgical intervention for proper healing. Complications such as nerve or blood vessel damage can also occur with this type of fracture.
The medical term for "silver fork deformity" is "colles fracture." It refers to a specific type of wrist fracture where the bone breaks near the wrist joint, resulting in a characteristic appearance resembling the shape of a silver fork.
colles' fracture
A Hairline Fracture OR Possibly a Green Stick Fracture where the 2 pieces of the bone are still in position, but the bone is cracked … like green stick.