Trauma and Accidents
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See All 2 AnswersIn this video, Frank Yang, MD from Chippenham Hospital, shares his tips on how to prevent trauma, including observing traffic laws and wearing seatbelts.
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See All 5 AnswersTrauma centers are important because they offer the right care at the right time, says Raymond Makhoul, MD, a surgeon at Chippenham & Johnston-Willis Hospitals. In this video, he discusses the needs of major trauma victims.
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See All 2 AnswersTrauma basically refers to any injury. In this video, Frank Yang, MD from Chippenham Hospital, describes all the different types of trauma he sees at the hospital.
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Challenge America answeredSee All 2 AnswersAlthough the survival rate of massive injuries incurred during war has increased, the victims of polytrauma may never regain their full physical or mental form, with many suffering everlasting psychological complications such as post traumatic stress disorder.
A soldier who survives head injuries may heal from the external and internal damage but he may not recover as quickly from the memories of the attack. The psychological stress of reliving the attack or the loss of friends lingers largely and requires as much treatment as the physical injuries. Psychotherapy, however, may pose a challenge if the soldier has impaired insight and understanding due to the brain injury. -
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See All 2 AnswersA Level II trauma center handles a broad variety of trauma patients, says Raymond Makhoul, MD, a surgeon at Chippenham & Johnston-Willis Hospitals. In this video, he discusses the types of trauma patients who cannot be handled at a Level II center.
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Trauma affects anyone who is traumatized, in addition to their family members. In this video, Frank Yang, MD from Chippenham Hospital, describes how trauma has far-reaching impact for every aspect of a patient's life.
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Challenge America answeredIf you require polytrauma care, you'll need more than one doctor working on one condition. A comprehensive system of care is required for soldiers suffering from polytrauma. Based on your specific needs, a team of healthcare professionals will design a regimen of care that heals injuries and minimizes pain but also addresses your psychological and emotional challenges. The cornerstone of this comprehensive approach is rehabilitation. Prosthetic limbs and physical therapy may help you regain mobility while other therapies may help you regain your speech, memory and motor skills.
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Challenge America answeredSee All 3 AnswersPolytrauma describes multiple complex injuries of the brain and body typically caused by explosive blasts from car bombs, shells and flying shrapnel. The condition is commonly characterized by multiple head injuries, vision and hearing loss, nerve damage, multiple bone fractures, unhealed body wounds and infections -- either of which can be life threatening. Others injuries may include severed limbs or spinal cord damage with the majority of patients experiencing some amount of traumatic brain injury.
The complexity and severity of injuries sustained may also lead to emotional or behavioral challenges. In recent years, more soldiers and service men have been diagnosed with polytrauma as modern advancements have allowed victims of multiple blast wounds to be rescued from battle instead of dying in combat. Now, more soldiers and civilians on foreign soil are surviving massive injuries and can receive the medical care they need after returning home. -
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Dr. Michael Roizen, MD , Internal Medicine, answeredThe injury caused by accidents isn't cumulative but sudden, the kind of "instant aging" all of us hope to avoid. Many accidents, particularly auto accidents, are fatal, and these fatalities can often be avoided. An injury from an accident can trigger a chain reaction. For example, if you get into a car accident and aren't wearing your seat belt, you might very well injure your back. That prevents you from staying active and exercising. When you quit exercising, you gain weight, so your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "lousy" cholesterol, blood pressure, and stress levels all increase, and your arteries begin to show signs of age. Or, you rupture your bladder in a car accident and need treatment for life. All of a sudden, you are living the life of someone much older. Just because you forgot to buckle your seat belt. -
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Challenge America answeredSee All 2 AnswersSince polytrauma severely affects many areas of the body at once and in highly unpredictable manners, it is not easy to link the symptoms to particular locations of the body. Symptoms of brain damage, for instance, can produce nausea and vomiting, while cold intolerance and sexual dysfunction can result from various origins including the brain.
To ensure proper diagnosis and treatment, make sure the healthcare specialist understands the complexity of your injuries. What's ailing your body may be caused by your brain and vice versa, so make sure the doctor examines both your body and brain. The physician should also refer you to a team of specialists including neorologists and endocrinologists who should work together to treat you from head to toe.