PPT-Chapter 14 Chest, Abdomen and Pelvic Injuries

Hannah Benjamin and Ayla Cole Vocabulary Chest Upper part of the torso that contains the heart lungs and major blood vessels Abdomen The middle section of the torso that contains the stomach liver spleen and intestines. - PELVIC ICD - 9 CODES 74176 CT Abdomen & Pelvis 74177 CT Abdomen & Pelvis with Contrast 74178 CT Abdomen & Pelvis w/o + with Contrast ABDOMEN - PELVIC Signs & Symptoms 789.36 Abdominal Mass, Epigastr 19. th. April 2013. Kenyatta National Hospital . Dr. Josiah . Ruturi. Thoracic . and Cardiovascular Surgeon .. Approximately . 150,000 people. die each year in the United States as a result of trauma.. Chapter 28. Hollow Organs in the Abdominal Cavity. Signs of Peritonitis. Abdominal pain. Tenderness. Muscle spasm. Diminished bowel sounds. Nausea/vomiting. Distention. Solid Organs in the Abdominal Cavity. Chapter 28. Hollow Organs in the Abdominal Cavity. Signs of Peritonitis. Abdominal pain. Tenderness. Muscle spasm. Diminished bowel sounds. Nausea/vomiting. Distention. Solid Organs in the Abdominal Cavity. Staff Members of Cardio-thoracic Surgery Departments. Egypt. III-Lung Injuries. A-Pulmonary contusion. Aetiology. :. From blunt trauma. .. . The . most common injury in blunt trauma. .. Pathology:. Haemorrhage. Since the chest, abdomen, and pelvis contain many organs important to life, injury to these areas can be fatal.. . Chest injuries are a leading cause of trauma deaths each year.. Common types of injuries include rib fractures and puncture wounds.. Objectives. Describe the anatomy of the thoracic cavity. . Describe the structures and functions of the organs and respiration. . Explain the breathing and respiratory process. . Discuss the significance of chest and abdominal injuries. . Preventing Injuries to the Thorax and Abdomen . Utilize appropriate protective equipment. Imperative in collision sports. Abdominal musculature strengthening to protect underlying viscera . Be sure hollow organs are empty prior to competition. At the conclusion of this presentation the participant will be able to:. Describe resuscitative interventions for patients with thoracic trauma. Explain clinical manifestations associated with life-threatening injuries. S.Vahidi. Special examination. A.Catheterization. and assessment of injury . 1-catheterization. 2-CT scan. 3-retrograde . cystography. 4-urethrography. 5-arteriography. 6-IVP. B.Cystoscopy. Thoracic Trauma. Conflict of interest?. None. Epidemiology. About ¼ of trauma related death is from thoracic injuries. Motor vehicle accidents are responsible for most thoracic trauma. Deaths occur in tri-modal distribution:. DUH Emergency Department. Objectives . Demonstrate concepts of primary and secondary patient assessment. Establish management priorities in trauma situations. Initiate primary and secondary management as necessary . Trauma is the study of medical problems associated with physical Injury,. including thermal, ionising radiation and chemical but the most common force is the mechanical one.. it is the leading cause of death and disability in the first four decades. Rossi B, Epelboin L, Jauréguiberry S, Lecso M, Roos-Weil D, Gabarre J, et al. Melioidosis and Hairy Cell Leukemia in 2 Travelers Returning from Thailand. Emerg Infect Dis. 2013;19(3):503-505. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1903.121329.