FSC239Y5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Blunt Trauma, Traffic Collision, Facial Trauma
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A disruption of the normal anatomy caused by energy to that site at a rate. Cut implies perform w/ instrument with sharp edge. Blunt object impact with skin reacting torn, crossing. Blunt trauma to face over areas of bony prominences (nose, back head) Hat: shouldn"t have anything above the hat line. Blunt trauma to face is more widespread w/ extensive. Impact of an instrument on skin causing a distinctive pattern or impression. Distribution of trauma is dependent on position of impact and secondary impact sites. Wound deeper in body than it is long on the skin. Wound corners can be blunt or sharp. Cut or slash (not laceration, which is a blunt force injury) Defined longer skin wound than the depth in body. Make a few superficial attempts before committing. Sharp force injuries incurred during active defense of injury from an wielded instrument. Can be blunt or sharp, but more commonly sharp.
