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What should you do before beginning compression technique if trauma is suspected?
Stabilize the neck
What does compression fractures mean?
A compression fracture occurs when the bones are broken due to some type of trauma. Usually, the trauma, has to be quite large in order to break the bone.
When is a c collar applied?
in case of suspected cervical spine trauma or other pathology.
What is the Leonard toothbrushing technique?
ØØThe Fones and Leonard techniques, with vigorous pressure, can also cause gingival trauma, and the rolling stroke can traumatize the mucogingival junction and alveolar mucosa. If trauma is present, practitioners should help patients adapt their existing technique to avoid further injury.
What can cause a compression fracture?
Compression fractures can be caused by osteoporosis, trauma inflicted on the back, and tumors that have started in the bone. Tumors that occur in the spine also cause compression fractures.
Why is abdominal ultrasound used after abdominal trauma is suspected?
internal bleeding from injured abdominal organs is often the most serious threat to survival. Neither the injuries nor the bleeding may be immediately apparent. Ultrasound is very useful as an initial scan when abdominal trauma is suspected
Can you play soccer with syringomyelia?
No, people with syringomyelia should avoid doing anything which can cause them spinal trauma EG running.With surgical compression, there might be a possibility of playing soccer.
Can a disc osteophtye Complex be caused by trauma?
Yes, a disc osteophyte complex can be caused by trauma. Traumatic injuries to the spine may lead to changes in the intervertebral discs and surrounding structures, resulting in the formation of osteophytes as the body attempts to stabilize the affected area. Over time, these bony growths can contribute to further degeneration and lead to conditions such as spinal stenosis or nerve compression. It's important to consult a healthcare professional for diagnosis and appropriate management if trauma is suspected.
What is reactive sclerosis?
Wear and tear on a bone due to repetitive minor trauma (compression or traction)
What the requirements to become a Trauma Nurse?
In order to become a trauma nurse you must: * Know the correct technique for using a butcher knife * Beat every Trauma Center videogame * Identify the capitol of Djibouti * Become a master chef
Does Head trauma cause hemifacial spasm?
Classic hemifacial spasm (HFS) is generated by a compression on the facial nerve near the brainstem, usually by a blood vessel, inside the skull above the spinal cord. So the general answer is No. Some people have compressions but don't have HFS. Can head trauma start the spasms going, if there is a compression already there? I've read a lot of the medical literature, and nobody talks about this kind of "kindling" event. Can a head trauma "push" the contents of the skull in and make a compression? I've not seen that in the literature, but there was an article about a bony prominence inside the skull causing the compression.
What does treatment of cumulative trauma disorders comprise?
Treatment focuses on relieving the compression of the nerve and decreasing or eliminating the irritation and inflammation of the area.
