Wounds Ect Flashcards

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Contusion

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a region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been ruptured; a bruise.

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Concussion

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Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI)

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Laceration

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a wound produced by the tearing of body tissue, as distinguished from a cut or incision.
Example: a slicing cut from a sharp knife

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Puncture

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Wound involving a penetrating object

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Abrasion

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wound caused by rubbing or scraping the skin or a mucous membrane;
Example: a “skinned knee” or a “rug burn” or “road rash”

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