Chapter 24: Abdominal and Pelvic Trauma Flashcards
1
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Abdominal Evisceration
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A tear in the abdominal wall exposing the intestines and/or other organs to the external environment
2
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Straddle Injury
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An injury to the pelvis and the internal organs between the genitals and anus that results when a patient forcefully straddles a fixed object
3
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Symphysis pubis
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The site on the anterior pelvis at which the two public bones are joined together
