Chapter 28 - Bleeding and Soft Tissue Trauma Flashcards
abrasion
an open injury to the outermost layer of the skin (epidermis) cause by a scraping away, rubbing, or shearing away of the tissue.
air embolism
an air bubble that enters the bloodstream and obstructs a blood vessel.
amputation
an open injury caused by the ripping or tearing away of a limb, body part, or organ.
avulsion
an open injury characterized by a loose flap of skin and soft tissue that has been torn loose or pulled completely off.
bandage
any material used to secure a dressing in place.
closed injury
any injury in which there is no break in the continuity of the skin.
contusion
a closed injury to the cells and blood vessels contained within the dermis that is characterized by discoloration, swelling, and pain; a bruise; bruising or swelling of the brain.
crush injury
an open or closed injury in which high pressure forces cause serous damage to underlying soft tissues with internal bleeding, resulting in possible hemorrhagic shock.
dressing
a sterile covering for an open wound that aids in the control of bleeding and prevention of further damage and contamination.
ecchymosis
black and blue discoloration.
epistaxis
bleeding from the nose resulting from injury, disease, or environment; a nosebleed.
evisceration
a protrusion of organs from a wound.
hematoma
a closed injury to the soft tissues characterized by swelling and discoloration caused by a mass of blood beneath the epidermis.
impaled object
an object embedded in the body.
laceration
an open injury usually caused by forceful impact with a sharp object and characterized by a wound whose edges may be linear (smooth and regular) or stellate (jagged and irregular) in appearance; a wound that penetrates the brain.
