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Chapter 26: Soft-Tissue Injuries

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soft-tissue injured can be caused by:
blunt trauma
penetrating injury
barotrauma
brush
the skin is the body first line of defense that stops:
external forces
infection
the two principal layers of the skin include:
epidermis - tough, external layer
dermis - inner layer
bodily opening not covered by skin are lined with:
mucous membranes
skin severe main functions including:
barrier against infection
helps maintain fluid balance
regulates body temperature
sensory oergans
any breaks in the skin may allow for:
infection
fluid loss
loss of temperature control
three types of soft-tissue injuries include:
closed
opne
burns
Pathophysiology
the study of how disease processes affect the function of the body
contusion results from blunt force striking against the body. The ____ is still intact but the small blood vessels are usually torn
epidermis
a hematom is :
blood the collects within the damaged tissue or in a body cavity
buildup of blood produces :
ecchymosis
a crushing injuries is when a:
significant amount of force is applied to the body.
extend of crushing injury damage depends on:
amount of force
length of time that the force was applied
when an area of the body is trapped for longer than _____ hours, crush syndrome can develop
4 hours
compartment syndrome results from:
swelling that occurs whenever tissues are injured
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