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Hematuria

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Blood in the urine

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Melena

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Black foul smelling tarry stool containing digested blood

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Evisceration

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The displacement of organs outside of the body

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Flank

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The region below the rib cage and above the hip

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Guarding

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Involuntary muscle contractions of the abdominal wall to minimize the pain of abdominal movement, a sogn of peritonitis

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Peritoneal cavity

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The abdominal cavity

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Peritoneum

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The membrane lining the abdominal cavity (parietal peritoneum) and covering the abdominal organs (visceral peritoneum)

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Retroperitoneum

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The potential space located posterior (behind) the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen

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Cardiac tamponade

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Compression of the heart as the result of buildup of blood or other fluid in the paricardial sac, leading to decreased cardiac output

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Commotio cordis

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A blunt chest injury caused by a sudden direct blow to the chest that occurs during the critical portion of a persons heartbeat

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Crepitus

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A grating or grinding sensation caused by fractured bone ends or joints rubbing together

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Flail chest

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A condition in which two or more adjacent ribs are fractured in two or more places or in association with a fracture of the sternum so that segment of the chest wall is effectively detached from the rest of the thoracic cage

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Flutter valve

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A one way valve that allows air to leave the chest cavity but not return. Formed by taping three sides of an occlusive dressing to the chest wall leaving the fourth side open to ve the valve

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Hemopneumothorax

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The accumulation of blood and air in the pleural space of the chest

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Hemothorax

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A collection of blood in the pleural cavity

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Myocardial contusion

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Bruising of the heart muscle

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Open pneumothorax

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Sucking chest wound

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Pericardium

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The fibrous sac that surrounds the heart

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Pneumothorax

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An accummulation of air or gas in the plueral cavity

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Spontaneous pneumothorax

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A pneumothorax that occurs when a weak area on the lung ruptures in the absence of major injury, allowing air to leak into the plueral space

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Pleural space

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The cavity that exists between the lungs and underneath the chest wall

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Tachypnea

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Rapid respirations

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Tension pneumothorax

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An accumulation of air and gas in the pleural cavity that progressively increases pressure in the chest that interferes with cardiac function with potentially fatal results

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Traumatic asphyxia

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A pattern of injuries seen after severe force is applied to the chest forcing blood from the great vessels back into the head and neck

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Vented chest seal
An occlusive dressing design to allow air to escape through the dressing but not be drawn back in
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Mediastinum
We’re all the great vessels of the body are located
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Fascia
Fibrous tissues that cover all Skeletal muscle
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Smooth muscle
Involuntary muscle because it is not under voluntary control of the brain performs much of the automatic work of the body found in the walls of most tubular structures of the body
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Skeletal muscle
Also called striated muscle because of its characteristic stripes attaches to the bones and usually crosses at least one joint. This type of muscle is also called voluntary muscle because it is under direct voluntary control of the brain responding to commands. Supplied by arteries veins and nerves
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Carpals
Wrist bones
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Metacarpals
Hand bones
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Phalanges
Finger bones
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Calcaneus
Heel bone
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Metatarsal
Foot bones
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Phalanges
Toe bones
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Tarsals
Ankle bones
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Patella
Knee cap
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Joint
Formed where two bones come into contact
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Fracture
Broken bone
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Comminuted
A fraction which the bone is broken into more than two fragments
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Epiphyseal
A fracture occurs in a growth section of a child born in may result in growth abnormalities
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Green stick
An incomplete fracture that passes only partway through the shaft of a bone but may still cause substantial angulation, occurs in children
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Oblique
A fraction which the bone is broken at an angle across the bone
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Pathologic
A fracture of weakened or deceased bone seen in patients with osteoporosis infection or cancer often produced by minimal force
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Spiral
A fracture caused by twisting or spinning force
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Transverse
A fracture that occurs straight across the bone this is usually the result of a direct and relatively high energy blow
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Ecchymosis
Discoloration of surrounding soft tissues around fractures
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Amputation
An injury in which part of the body is completely severed
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Articular cartilage
A pearly white layer of specialized cartilage covering the articular surfaces contact services on the ends of bones in synovial joints
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Compartment syndrome
Swelling in a confined space that produces dangerous pressure may cut off blood flow or damage sensitive tissue
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Crepitus
A greeting or grinding sensation or sound caused by fractured bone and sore joints rubbing together
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Displaced fracture
Fracture which bone fragments are separated from one another producing deformity in the limb
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False motion
Movement that occurs in a bone at a point where there is no joint indicating a fracture also called free movement
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Joint
The place where two bones come into contact
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Ligaments
Bands of fibrous tissue that connects bones to bones ligaments support and strengthen a joint
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Nondisplaced fracture
Hairline fracture
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Position of function
A hand position in which the wrist a slightly dorsiflex and all finger joints are moderately flexed
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Reduce
To return a dislocated joint or fractured bone to its normal position to set
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Sprain
A joint injury involving damage to supporting ligaments and sometimes partial or temporary dislocation of bones
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Strain
Stretching or tearing of a muscle also called a muscle pull
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Zone of injury
Area of potentially damage soft tissue Adjacent nerves and blood vessels around an injury to a bone or a joint
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Air embolism
The presence of air in the veins which can lead to cardiac arrest if it enters the heart
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Ambient temperature
The temperature of the surrounding environment
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Bends
A common name for decompression sickness
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Breath holding syncope
Loss of consciousness caused by decreased breathing stimulus
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Conduction
The loss of heat by direct contact or one a body part comes into contact with a colder object
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Convection
The loss of body heat caused by air movement such as a breeze blowing across the body
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Decompression sickness
A painful condition seen in Dairis Hua send too quickly in which gas especially nitrogen forms bubbles in blood vessels also known as the bends
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Diving reflex
The slowing of the heart rate caused by submersion in Coldwater
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Dysbarism injuries
Any signs and symptoms caused by the difference between the surrounding atmospheric pressure in the total gas pressure in various tissues fluids and cavities of the body
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Evaporation
The conversion of water or another fluid from a liquid to a gas
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Frostbite
Damage to tissues as a result of exposure to cold freezing body parts
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Homeostasis
A balance of all systems of the body
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Hymenoptera
A family of insects that includes bees wasps ants
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Hyperthermia
A condition in which the body core temperature rises to 101°F or more
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Hypo thermia
A condition in which the body core temperature falls below 95°F
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Radiation
The transfer of heat to colder objects in the environment by radiant energy for example he gained from a fire
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Respiration
The inhaling and exhaling of air
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Reverse triage
A triage process used in treating multiple victims of a lightning strike in which efforts are focused on those who are in respiratory and cardiac arrest
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Turgor
The ability of the skin to resist deformation tested by gently pinching skin on the forehead or back of hand
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Mesentary
a fold of the peritoneum which attaches the stomach, small intestine, pancreas, spleen, and other organs to the posterior wall of the abdomen.
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Epistaxis
Bleeding from the nose
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Paradoxical motion
descent of one hemidiaphragm and ascent of the opposite one during inspiration.
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Diuretic
sometimes called water pills, help rid your body of salt (sodium) and water.

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