[C] 1.5 Traumas and their consequences

Question 1

Forms of trauma

Answer 1

• Open wound/covered lesion
• Superficial or deep

Question 2

Causes of trauma

Answer 2

1. Force, high sudden pressure
2. Tension (stretching)
3. Torsion
4. Penetration into tissues
5. Explosion
6. Ultrasound

Question 3

Consequences of trauma are dependent on…

Answer 3

• Causing agent
• Strength of conjunction
• Types of organ or tissue
  
  • Soft tissues
  • Bones, head

Question 4

Forms of wound (vulnus) on soft tissues

Answer 4

1. Abrasion
2. Contusion
3. Laceration
4. Incision/cut
5. Puncture
6. Bite
7. Surgical wound

Question 5

Forms of wound (vulnus) in the body

Answer 5

1. Bleeding
2. Split
3. Perforation
4. Trituration
5. Compression

Question 6

Local effects of trauma

Answer 6

• Lesions
• Tissue damage
• Port of entry

Question 7

General effects of trauma

Answer 7

• General effect of a local infection
• Blood loss
• Functional disturbances (fracture/luxations)
• Embolism (fat/bone marrow)
• Traumatic shock

Question 8

Lesion types in the tissue

Answer 8

• Microscopical
  
  • Fibrillary ruptures
• Macroscopical
  
  • Ruptures
  • Fractures
  • Luxation
  • Fissure
  • Concussion

Question 9

Which animals are more susceptible to:

• Fracture
• Rupture
• Luxation

Answer 9

• Sick animals
• Bad conditions
• Dietical problems

Question 10

Fracture

Answer 10

• Open/covered
• Infraction - Small fracture line shown in x-ray examination
• Can be caused by minor trauma
  
  • Bone strength ↓
  • Cachectic animal

Question 11

Vital reaction

Answer 11

• Examining the edges of a wound
  
  • Did the injury occur during life?