Chapter 13 Assessment of the Trauma Patient
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 crepitation | the grating sound or feeling of broken bones rubbing together |
| detail physical exam | an assessment of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, extremities, and posterior of the body to detect signs and symptoms of injury. It differs from the rapid trauma assessment only in that it also includes examination of the face, ears, eyes, nose, and mouth during the examination of the head. It may be done less rapidly, and it may be done en route to the hospital after earlier on-scene assessments and interventions are complicated |
| distention | a condition of being stretched, inflated, or larger than normal |
| history of the present illness (HPI) | information gathered regarding the symptoms and nature of the patient's current concern |
| jugular vein distention | bulging of neck veins |
| paradoxical motion | movement of a part of the chest in the opposite direction to the rest of the chest during respiration |
| past medical history (PMH) | information gathered regarding the patient's health problems in the past |
| priapism | persistent erection of the penis that may result from spinal injury and some medical problems |
| rapid trauma assessment | a rapid assessment of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, extremities, and posterior of the body to detect signs and symptoms of injury |
| SAMPLE | memory aid in which the letters stand for elements of the past medical history: signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, past medical history, last oral intake, events leading up |
| stoma | a permanent surgical opening in the neck through which the patient breathes |
| tracheostomy | surgical incision held open by a metal or plastic tube |
| trauma patient | a patient suffering from one or more physical injuries |
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