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Trauma

  • Definition: Mechanical factors causing disruption of the integrity of body tissues.

Classification​

Degrees​

  • Mild: Minor damage with no threat to life.
  • Moderate: More serious damage with some threat to life and potential for lasting harm to health.
  • Severe: Severe structural damage, life-threatening, with significant long-term impact on health.

Complications​

  • Infection: Most common.
  • Shock: Early hemorrhagic, late septic.
  • Stress Ulcer.
  • Coagulopathy.
  • Multiple Disorganizing Syndrome (MDS).
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).