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The seat-belt sign was originally described by Garrett and Braunstein in 1962 as linear ecchymosis of the abdominal wall following a motor vehicle accident. [2] It is indicative of an internal injury in as many as 30% of cases seen in the emergency department. [3] [4] Disruption of the abdominal wall musculature can also occur but is relatively ...
The abdominal organs. Signs and symptoms are not seen in early days and after some days initial pain is seen. People injured in motor vehicle collisions may present with a "seat belt sign", bruising on the abdomen along the site of the lap portion of the safety belt; this sign is associated with a high rate of injury to the abdominal organs. [4]
[12] [10] It often involves disruption of all three columns of the vertebral body (anterior, middle, and posterior). [7] [6] The most common area affected is the lower thoracic and upper lumbar spine. [6] A CT scan is recommended as part of the diagnostic work-up to detect any potential abdominal injuries. [5] The fracture is often unstable. [1]
An estimated 24–45% of people with spinal cord injuries have major depressive disorder, and the suicide rate is as much as six times that of the rest of the population. [66] The risk of suicide is worst in the first five years after injury. [67] In young people with SCI, suicide is the leading cause of death. [68]
The Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) is an anatomical-based coding system created by the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine to classify and describe the severity of injuries. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It represents the threat to life associated with the injury rather than the comprehensive assessment of the severity of the injury. [ 4 ]
It can develop after traumatic injuries, like car accidents, gunshot wounds, fractures, or intense sports. [25] [26] Examples include a severe crush injury or an open or closed fracture of an extremity. [26] Rarely, ACS can develop after a minor injury or another medical issue. [27] It can also affect the thigh, buttock, hand, abdomen, and foot.
868 Injury to other intra-abdominal organs. 868.0 Injury to other intra-abdominal organs without mention of open wound into cavity. 868.00 Injury to unspecified intra-abdominal organ without open wound into cavity; 868.01 Injury to adrenal gland without open wound into cavity; 868.02 Injury to bile duct and gallbladder without open wound into ...
The Injury Severity Score (ISS) is an established medical score to assess trauma severity. [1] [2] It correlates with mortality, morbidity and hospitalization time after trauma. It is used to define the term major trauma. A major trauma (or polytrauma) is defined as the Injury Severity Score being greater than 15. [2]