Chapter 6 Flashcards

1
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Mechanism of Injury

A

The force or energy that causes a traumatic injury

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2
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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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3
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Types of MOIs

A

Vehicle Collision
Penetrating injuries
Falls
Blast injuries

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4
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Hematoma

A

Briuse

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5
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Penetrating injury

A

Cuts through the skin causing and open wound with bleeding

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