32551 - chest tube placement 860.2 - traumatic hemothorax 511.89 - spontaneous hemothroax
Fractures-Fracture guidelines have also been added. Traumatic fractures are coded as acute fractures with codes from categories 800-829 while the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture. Examples of active treatment are: surgical treatment, emergency department encounter and evaluation and treatment by a new physician.
H. Helferich has written: 'Atlas of traumatic fractures and luxations' -- subject(s): Fractures, Atlases, Dislocations
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
A class of traumatic stress disorders that is characterized by the significant dissociative states seen immediately after overwhelming trauma. By definition it cannot last longer than 1 month, if it persists, a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (STRESS DISORDERS, POST-TRAUMATIC) is more appropriate.
A primary victim is the person directly harmed by a traumatic event, such as a crime or accident. A secondary victim is someone who witnesses or learns about the event and experiences emotional distress as a result.
The quality and the quantity of bone material in any given bone decreases with age. Older people have lower thresholds for developing fractures, be they traumatic or insufficiency fractures.
Forest fire
There are four types of pneumothorax. The types are: traumatic pneumothorax, tension pneumothorax, primary spontaneous pneumothorax, and secondary spontaneous pneumothorax.
Sanford Dale White has written: 'A microethnography of secondary traumatic stress in hospice culture' -- subject(s): Case studies, Hospice care, Measurement, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Hospice care
Falling and landing on your head can result in head injuries such as concussions, traumatic brain injuries, or skull fractures. It is important to seek medical attention to assess the severity of the injury and receive appropriate treatment.
The diagnosis would be post-traumatic stress disorder.