MEDICAL TRAUMAS

Medical traumas refer to injuries or conditions resulting from accidents, emergencies, or other sudden events that require immediate medical attention. Here are some commonly used terms in British English to describe medical traumas:

1. Fractures and Broken Bones:

   • Fractured wrist
   • Broken leg
   • Dislocated shoulder
   • Compound fracture
   • Hairline fracture
   • Greenstick fracture
   • Stress fracture

2. Head Injuries and Traumatic Brain Injuries:

   • Concussion
   • Skull fracture
   • Intracranial hemorrhage
   • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
   • Cerebral contusion
   • Subdural hematoma
   • Diffuse axonal injury

3. Burns and Scalds:

   • First-degree burn
   • Second-degree burn
   • Third-degree burn
   • Chemical burn
   • Electrical burn
   • Steam scald
   • Sunburn

4. Wounds and Lacerations:

   • Deep cut
   • Puncture wound
   • Abrasion
   • Avulsion
   • Stab wound
   • Gunshot wound
   • Surgical incision

5. Spinal Injuries:

   • Spinal cord injury
   • Paralysis (paraplegia or quadriplegia)
   • Herniated disc
   • Spinal fracture
   • Spinal stenosis
   • Whiplash

6. Cardiovascular Emergencies:

   • Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
   • Cardiac arrest
   • Stroke (cerebrovascular accident)
   • Aortic dissection
   • Pulmonary embolism
   • Angina pectoris
   • Arrhythmia

7. Respiratory Emergencies:

   • Asthma attack
   • Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
   • Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
   • Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
   • Near drowning
   • Inhalation injury

8. Trauma to Internal Organs:

   • Kidney injury
   • Liver laceration
   • Splenic rupture
   • Pancreatitis
   • Bladder rupture
   • Gastrointestinal perforation

It's important to note that medical traumas require immediate medical attention, and the above terms describe different types of injuries or conditions. Always seek emergency medical care or contact the appropriate healthcare professionals in case of a medical trauma.