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Jan 30, 2023 · A laceration is a pattern of injury in which blunt forces result in a tear in the skin and underlying tissues. Lacerations in the scalp are different from lacerations in other parts of the face and body due to differences in the anatomy and blood supply.
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Jul 4, 2023 · This article provides an overview of scalp lacerations, including their causes, treatment options, and the healing process. Understanding this type of injury can help individuals recognize the severity and seek appropriate medical attention for proper management.
- Hematoma
- Hemorrhage
- Concussion
- Edema
- Skull Fracture
- Diffuse Axonal Injury
A hematoma is a collection, or clotting, of blood outside the blood vessels. It can be very serious if a hematoma occurs in the brain. The clotting can lead to pressure building up inside your skull. This can cause you to lose consciousnessor result in permanent brain damage.
A hemorrhage is uncontrolled bleeding. There can be bleeding in the space around your brain, called subarachnoid hemorrhage, or bleeding within your brain tissue, called intracerebral hemorrhage. Subarachnoid hemorrhages often cause headaches and vomiting. The severity of intracerebral hemorrhages depends on how much bleeding there is, but over tim...
A concussionoccurs when the impact on the head is severe enough to cause brain injury. It’s thought to be the result of the brain hitting against the hard walls of your skull or the forces of sudden acceleration and deceleration. Generally speaking, the loss of function associated with a concussion is temporary. However, repeated concussions can ev...
Any brain injury can lead to edema, or swelling. Many injuries cause swelling of the surrounding tissues, but it’s more serious when it occurs in your brain. Your skull can’t stretch to accommodate the swelling. This leads to pressure buildup in your brain, causing your brain to press against your skull.
The skull consists of 22 bones that come together via cranial sutures. The skull hardens and fuses through development to protect the brain. A skull fracture is any break in the cranial bones. There are many types of skull fractures, but only one major cause: an impact or a blow to the head that’s strong enough to break the bone. An injury to the b...
A diffuse axonal injury (sheer injury) is an injury to the brain that doesn’t cause bleeding but does damage the brain cells. The damage to the brain cells results in them not being able to function. It can also result in swelling, causing more damage. Though it isn’t as outwardly visible as other forms of brain injury, a diffuse axonal injury is o...
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Care guide for Head Laceration. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
Jul 18, 2022 · Scalp laceration: The scalp can be hit by something sharp, causing a cut. Concussion: Head pain, and a brief change in awareness or thinking occurs due to intense shaking or sudden head movements. Fracture: A hard blow to the skull may cause a crack in the bone. If the bones do not shift, they will heal properly with time.
Jul 3, 2023 · This activity reviews the etiology, presentation, evaluation, and management of neck trauma and reviews the role of the interprofessional team in evaluating, diagnosing, and managing the condition. Objectives: Differentiate between the three different classes of neck trauma, and give an example of each type.
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Jul 24, 2023 · Laterally, sensory innervation is from the zygomaticotemporal and the auriculotemporal nerve, which branch off the maxillary division (V2) and the mandibular division (V3) of the trigeminal nerve, respectively. Posteriorly, the scalp receives innervation by the lesser and greater occipital nerves.
