Trauma

About Trauma

Trauma is classified into blunt and penetrating. Blunt trauma includes motor vehicle accidents, falls, and assaults that involve blunt instruments such as a bat. Penetrating trauma includes gunshot wounds and stabbings. Blunt trauma is much more common. The injury caused by the trauma is dependent on the body part involved, the extent of damage and the health of the injured party. The consequences of most blunt trauma can be reduced by following certain guidelines such as wearing seat belts and helmets.

Symptoms

The symptoms depend on the area injured and the extent of the damage.

Tests & Diagnostics

A history and physical exam will be performed. The tests performed depend on the body part injured and the amount of force involved in the injury.

Conventional treatment summary

The treatment depends on the part of the body injured and the extent of the damage. For more information contact: American Trauma Society: (800)556-7890

Medical specialties

Trauma Surgery

This page is educational content, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified clinician for diagnosis and treatment of Trauma.