Mechanism of injury and trauma- Mechanism of injury

Question 1

Mechanism of injury refers to

Answer 1

how trauma and associated forces directly or indirectly impact the human body by which damage (trauma) to skin, muscle, organs, and bones occur.

Question 2

Mechanism of injury implies

Answer 2

there has been a specific transfer of energy from one source (environment) to another (human body).

Question 3

determining the mechanism of injury can by:

Answer 3

• determining severity to develop an assessment and treatment plan.
• Validate clinical findings for further care
• manage and monitor pts progress better as well as the injury