OrganizedWisdom Health - Trauma and Injuries

Stupor

Jmitchell — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:29:05 GMT

Stupor is unresponsiveness from which a person can be aroused only by vigorous, physical stimulation. Stupor can be caused by trauma, narcotics, or adverse changes within the brain such as a stroke or carbon monoxide poisoning. Prompt medical attention is crucial to prevent brain damage or death.

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Biot's Respiration

KenyottaE — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:49:03 GMT

Biot's respiration is an abnormal pattern of breathing that is the result of damage to the brain stem. The damage could be the result of a stroke or trauma. Biot's respiration is sometimes referred to as ataxic breathing.

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Broken Bone Treatment

CatherIN — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:07:22 GMT

Treatment options for a broken bone, sometimes referred to as a fracture, will depend on what bone is broken and the type of break.

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Cast Types

CatherIN — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:06:53 GMT

Casts are typically made of plaster or fiberglass. They are available in different shapes and sizes. A doctor decides the type and shape that is best depending on what body part needs to be protected.

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Oxycodone vs. Vicodin

JRafferty — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:33:11 GMT

Oxycodone and Vicodin are both classified as narcotic medications and are used in the management of moderate to severe pain. Vicodin is a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Oxycodone is similar to morphine.

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Cast Care

CatherIN — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:51:08 GMT

It is important to take proper care of a cast. Cast care involves simple steps such as keeping the cast clean and dry. Never stick anything inside a cast. Do not pull out the padding or trim rough edges. Contact your doctor if the cast becomes wet, damaged, or if you have any questions or concerns.

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Traumatic Brain Injury and Attention Deficit Disorder

Crdelucas — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:18:41 GMT

A study published in the British Medical Journal found that children with an early head injury have a ninety percent higher incidence of being diagnosed with ADHD prior to the age of ten. These early injuries have the potential of being a signal of future diagnosis, but only a small percentage of ADHD patients have suffered traumatic brain injury.

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Broken Bone Symptoms

CatherIN — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:00:12 GMT

Broken bone symptoms may include a visibly out of place or misshapen limb or joint, swelling, bruising, bleeding, numbness, tingling, or broken skin with a protruding bone. Severe pain, especially in one spot, increased pain with any movement, limping, or a snapping sound are also possible symptoms of a broken bone. If a child refuses to use a leg or arm after an accident or if you can see an obvious deformity, it may be best to assume that a bone may be broken and seek medical care.

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Autonomic Hyperreflexia

Jmitchell — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:45:37 GMT

Autonomic hyperreflexia is a reaction of the involuntary nervous system to overstimulation. The most common cause is spinal cord injury. The body is unable to turn off the nerves that cause blood pressure to rise.

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Post Traumatic Headache Causes

Sabriena — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:42:01 GMT

Post traumatic headache is caused by direct or indirect force to the head or neck. Most commonly, it is caused after you are in a car accident, sports injury, or fall.

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