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Traumatic injury of the bladder and urethra : Definition
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Trauma and children - two to five years
Preschool age children can be seriously affected by trauma, just like older children and adults.

Traumatic brain injury treatment
Tens of millions of individuals from all across the globe are affected each year by traumatic brain injuries, making everyday activities difficult to undertake and complete.

Trauma
Trauma to the nervous system requires immediate clinical care. Listed in the directory left are some different types of trauma, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Traumatic brain injury occurs when an outside force traumatically injures the brain. TBI can be classified based on severity, mechanism, or other features . Head injury usually refers to TBI, but is a broader category because...

Traumatic brain injury treatment
The treatment for traumatic brain injury depends on what has happened to the brain. Treatments differ depending on whether there is bleeding, skull damage, fluid accumulation or swelling.

Traumatic pneumothorax
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Traumatic Amputations
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Traumatic Cerebral Intraparenchymal Hematoma
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Definition of medical terminology for Traumatic Cerebral Intraparenchymal Hematoma.

Are traumatic brain injuries serious?
They can be. These types of injuries can cause bleeding or swelling of the brain, as well as damage to the nerve cells. This disrupts the way the brain sends messages out to the rest of the body.

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Traumatic pneumothorax occurs when a physical injury causes the lung to collapse. It can be caused by chest injury from a gunshot or knife wounds. It may also be caused by automobile accidents, or can happen after certain medical procedures.

Pediatric Trauma Centers for Children
Even the best trauma centers may not be best for children. A study in the August 2000 issue of the Journal of Trauma...
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UAB’s trauma center and intensive care unit is equipped to provide the most comprehensive emergency medical services to patients suffering traumatic injuries.

Traumatic amnesia
Means the same thing as posttraumatic amnesia..
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health problem in the United States. Each year, traumatic brain injuries contribute to a substantial number of deaths and cases of permanent disability.

Traumatic events
PTSD can occur after experiencing or witnessing traumatic events such as: ...

Barotrauma of the Ear
Barotrauma of the ear is when the eardrum becomes stretched and tense. It causes ear pain and dulled hearing. It is due to unequal pressures that develop either side of the eardrum.

Non-Traumatic Emergencies
Trauma is defined as a physical injury or wound caused by an external force of violence, which may cause death or permanent disability.

Barotrauma can occur during ascent also. A reverse squeeze occurs in the middle ear or sinus when a diver has an upper respiratory infection (cold) and has used nasal spray to open the breathing passages.

Head Trauma
What is head trauma?
Head trauma is an injury to the head when, for example, you fall and hit your head or something hits you on the head.

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition where you have recurring distressing memories, flashbacks, and other symptoms after suffering or witnessing a traumatic event.

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Anxiety disorders manifested by the development of characteristic symptoms following a psychologically traumatic event that is outside the normal range of usual human experience.

Penile Trauma
While the penis is one of the least injured organs, it too is occasionally injured. What can put it at risk? And how is it repaired? The following information should tell you when it is imperative to see your doctor about problems.

Facial Trauma Treatment at Jefferson
Any injury to the mouth, face or jaw is a facial trauma, also called maxillofacial trauma.

Traumatic amputation is the loss of a body part -- usually a finger, toe, arm, or leg -- that occurs as the result of an accident or trauma.
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Trauma is defined as a physical injury or wound caused by an external force of violence, which may cause death or permanent disability. The word is also used to describe severe emotional or psychological shock or distress.

Trauma-like symptoms are a natural physical and emotional reaction after any distressing and traumatic experience. These events threaten our beliefs about safety, and shatter our notions of integrity and trust.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Overview
There is a growing awareness among healthcare providers that traumatic experiences are widespread and that it is common for people who have been traumatized to develop medical and psychological ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder was referred to as "shell shock" after World War I and as "battle fatigue" after World War II and was traditionally thought of as a condition of war veterans.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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Post-traumatic stress disorder is an anxiety disorder that's triggered by your memories of a traumatic event - an event that directly affected you or an event that you witnessed.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may occur soon after a major trauma, or it can be delayed for more than six months after the event. When it occurs soon after the trauma, it usually gets better after 3 months.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an intense, prolonged response to an extremely stressful event outside the range of everyday experience, which would be likely to cause distress in almost everyone.

Some trauma cannot be prevented, but it can be a great source of relief to receive counseling and supportive therapy immediately afterward.

Most head trauma involves injuries that are minor and don't require hospitalization. However, call 911 or your local emergency number if any of the following signs or symptoms are apparent: ...

Reaction to trauma depends on a number of things, including the person's age, personality, and exposure to trauma in the past.
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Any level-one trauma center will have an interventional radiologist available as part of the trauma team.

Psychological trauma includes observing or experiencing a life-threatening event and being violated by people on whom you depend for your well-being.

Symptoms of POST -TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
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In most cases, the radial nerve is damaged by trauma, repeated use of the nerve, or by the nerve being compressed by other structures. The injury may be permanent.
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Trauma or pressure on the nerve. Nerve pressure can result from using a cast or crutches, spending a long time in an unnatural position, repeating a motion many times — such as typing at a computer keyboard — ...

Trauma directly to the eye or the surrounding area can sometimes lead to a subconjunctival haemorrhage. A blow sustained to the head is also a risk factor.

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Trauma to the skull
Unlike ordinary concussion, trauma can be so serious that the patient is admitted to a neuro-surgical ward.

Trauma: A hard blow to the tip of the elbow can cause the bursa to produce excess fluid and swell.

Trauma: Head trauma can lead to perilymph fistulas, whereas trauma to other parts of the body can cause arteriovenous fistulas. Obstructed labor can lead to vesicovaginal and rectovaginal fistulas.

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Trauma
Injury caused by external force, chemical, temperature extremes, or poor tooth alignment.
Trench mouth
Gum disease characterized by severe mouth sores and loss of tissue. See ANUG.

Trauma. Accidentally biting your tongue or scalding it on something straight out of the oven can result in a sore tongue until the damage heals.

Traumatic TOS
This involves damage to vessels and nerves caused by an injury, such as a car accident. Symptoms include:
Pain and tingling and pricking of the neck, chest, and arms
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Traumatic brain injury: Permanent brain damage from a traumatic head injury. Obvious mental impairment or more subtle personality and mood changes can occur.

Trauma. If the ectopic kidney is in the lower abdomen, or pelvis, it may be susceptible to injury from blunt trauma. People with ectopic kidney who want to participate in body contact sports may wish to wear protective gear.
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traumatic cataracts
Eye(s) that have sustained an injury may develop a traumatic cataract either immediately following the incident, or several years later.

Trauma
Approximately 1% of cases of acute pericarditis are caused by trauma, such as penetrating and nonpenetrating cardiac trauma. Also consider esophageal rupture or perforation and pancreatitis.
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Traumatic gangrene
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Trepan
A trepan was a surgeon's cylindrical saw.

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