Acute wounds involve an injury to the skin that occurs abruptly rather than over time. These wounds heal at an expected rate based on the average wound healing process. Acute wounds can occur on any part on the body and diverge from shallow scratches to profound wounds that damage the blood vessels, muscles, nerves or […]
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An open wound is characterized by skin that is cracked open where the underlying tissue is exposed to the outside environment. This puts an individual vulnerable to bleeding and even infection. What are the types of open wounds? Abrasions Incisions Lacerations Puncture wounds Gunshot wounds Penetrating wounds Potential complications Generally, an open wound might progress
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Kidney injuries are usually caused by blunt force due to vehicular accidents, sports injuries or falls. The kidneys are often injured than the other organs in the urinary tract. The penetrating kidney injuries can result from stab or gunshot wounds. In uncommon cases, the injuries can occur in diagnostic tests particularly in kidney biopsy or
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Human bites are considered as one of the most common form of bites handled in emergency departments. Always bear in mind that human bites can often result to infection due to the significant number of bacteria present in the human mouth. If a bite becomes infected, medications or even surgery might be needed. Who are
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Various forms of eye injuries must be taken seriously. Immediate medical care for eye injuries can save the vision of the individual as well as prevent unwanted complications. What are the common types of eye injuries? Chemical burns Since chemicals are common at home or in the workplace, one can end up being splashed in
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An eye stroke is a dangerous condition where the flow of blood is either obstructed or limited to the tissues on the front part of the optic nerve. Remember that an eye stroke can cause abrupt vision loss. Causes of an eye stroke An eye stroke is triggered by poor circulation in the blood vessels
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A small vessel stroke involves disruption in the flow of blood in a small artery in the brain. The arteries branch out into smaller capillaries that provide oxygenated blood to a small region of the brain. If an individual experiences a small vessel stroke, a region of the brain being supplied by the small blood
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Wisdom tooth pain can cause discomfort, disrupt normal sleeping and concentration while performing daily undertakings. The wisdom teeth are molars that erupt at the rear part of the mouth usually in the late teenage years up to adulthood. The wisdom tooth pain can be described as an aching soreness once the tooth rubs on the
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A brain hemorrhage involves rupture of the cerebral blood vessels. There are 2 types of brain hemorrhage that you should be familiar with – subarachnoid (bleeding between the brain and skull) and intra-cerebral (ruptured blood vessels inside the brain). Disruption in the normal flow of blood to the brain cells can result to cell death
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A black eye is not uncommon after an injury to the face or the head. Even with minor impact to the face, it results to an undesirable looking “shiner”. The swelling and distinctive black-and-blue color occurs once the small blood vessels in the face and neck break while blood and other fluids accumulate in the
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