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Chapter 6 Flashcards

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Mechanism of Injury

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The force or energy that causes a traumatic injury

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Tripod position

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Position of comfort that a person may assume when breathing becomes difficult

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Types of MOIs

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Vehicle Collision
Penetrating injuries
Falls
Blast injuries

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Hematoma

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Briuse

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Penetrating injury

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Cuts through the skin causing and open wound with bleeding

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