• trauma centers capable of providing care for serious injuries are uncommon outside urban areas, if they exist at all. (cdc.gov)
  • Trauma centers provide immediate definitive care to people with severe injuries. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Some parts of the United States acknowledge three levels of trauma centers, while others acknowledge five levels. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Keep reading to learn more about the five levels of trauma centers, as well as pediatric trauma centers. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • In U.S. states that acknowledge five levels of trauma centers, the highest level is level 1. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • These centers provide the most comprehensible level of trauma care. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Level 1 and level 2 trauma centers are very similar, and both can manage people with severe injuries. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Both centers require surgeons to be available 24-7 to respond to a trauma patient shortly after their arrival at the center. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • One of the main differences between level 1 and level 2 trauma centers is that level 2 centers do not have the research and publication expectations of a level 1 center. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The American College of Surgeons also note that in level 1 trauma centers, the director of the intensive care unit (ICU) must be a surgeon with a current board certification in surgical critical care. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • This requirement is not in place for level 2 trauma centers, which also do not require continuous rotations in trauma surgery for senior residents. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Unlike level 1 and level 2 trauma centers, surgeons, anesthetists, and other members of staff do not need to be on-site 24 hours a day. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Level 4 trauma centers are usually located in more rural areas. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • It enables level 4 trauma centers to evaluate, stabilize, and diagnose injured people. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • As with level 4 trauma centers, level 5 trauma centers can provide ATLS and evaluate, stabilize, and diagnose people with injuries. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Trauma patients are commonly encountered in all emergency departments, not just in specified trauma centers. (saem.org)
  • Patients with extremity vascular trauma present daily in emergency departments (EDs) and trauma centers worldwide. (medscape.com)
  • In a 2019 talk at the University of Washington School of Public Health, Dr. Warne spoke of the unresolved trauma that AI/AN people have inherited over centuries due to genocide, displacement, and forced boarding school participation. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Level 1 is for the most serious injuries, where trauma is often large and requires a fast response time. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • In trauma cases, unlike many scheduled and urgent anesthesia cases, the patient commonly presents to the OR with many unknown factors, including medical history, social history, and nature of injuries. (medscape.com)
  • Induction of anesthesia is particularly challenging in the setting of trauma, both because the extent of the patient's injuries is often undetermined or underappreciated (as when there is significant blood loss in closed compartments such as the retroperitoneal space or the lower extremities) and because comorbid conditions frequently are unknown and unoptimized. (medscape.com)
  • The Harvard Orthopedic Trauma Research Division is an inter-institutional, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to understanding the human biological and clinical processes associated with traumatic orthopedic injuries. (massgeneral.org)
  • Advanced Trauma Operative Management (ATOM®) increases surgical competence and confidence by teaching proper operative techniques for penetrating injuries to the chest and abdomen. (facs.org)
  • Intended for senior surgical residents, trauma fellows, military surgeons, and general surgeons not frequently called on to treat penetrating injuries. (facs.org)
  • The Trauma Services staff has continued to engage in research projects in order to accomplish the goal of preventing injuries and providing the highest level of injury care. (cincinnatichildrens.org)
  • Chest trauma accounts for approximately 25% of mortality in trauma patients.1,2 This rate is much higher in patients with polytraumatic injuries. (saem.org)
  • however, in contrast to the military experience, penetrating trauma in the civilian setting is usually due to knife wounds or low-velocity handgun injuries. (medscape.com)
  • It aims to reduce deaths and disabilities in people with serious injuries by providing a systematic approach to the delivery of major trauma care. (nice.org.uk)
  • Head trauma, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, pulmonary contusions and internal bleeding may result. (petplace.com)
  • The UCSF Orthopedic Trauma Service provides expert care for all aspects of traumatic musculoskeletal injuries, including inpatient and outpatient orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation, and orthotics and prosthetics. (ucsfhealth.org)
  • External bladder injuries are caused by either blunt or penetrating trauma to the lower abdomen, pelvis, or perineum. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The "Dental Trauma" program, developed within the the School of Dentistry from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), together with the Brazilian Unified Health System in Belo Horizonte (SUS/BH), Brazil was put together in 2004 with the main goal of encouraging and coordinating actions aimed at improving the quality of life of patients with traumatic dental injuries. (bvsalud.org)
  • The other division of the program is the total care provided to the dental trauma patient, especially that regarding the patient's prompt aesthetic rehabilitation, typically one of the most serious side effects stemming from traumatic injuries to anterior teeth. (bvsalud.org)
  • Projects from the UFMG School of Dentistry, such as "Dental Trauma Clinic", "Interceptive Orthodontic Care for Patients with Tooth Injuries", "Dental Care for Children with Injuries to the Primary Dentition", and "Restoration of Traumatized Teeth" are of utmost importance to achieve these goals. (bvsalud.org)
  • Injuries to the infant that result from mechanical forces (ie, compression, traction) during the birth process are categorized as birth trauma. (medscape.com)
  • Recognition of trauma necessitates a careful physical and neurologic evaluation of the infant to establish whether additional injuries are present. (medscape.com)
  • Dental trauma is relatively common and can occur secondary to falls, fights, sporting injuries, or motor vehicle accidents. (medscape.com)
  • The severity of these symptoms depends on the person, the types of trauma involved, and the support and treatment they receive from others. (wikipedia.org)
  • From his work with trauma survivors, he also became concerned that traditional talk therapies may be limited in their ability to quickly relieve the symptoms of posttraumatic stress. (goodtherapy.org)
  • According to published research, TRU may be effective for relieving trauma symptoms regardless of the number and range of traumatic episodes experienced by an individual. (goodtherapy.org)
  • Based on Cicione's personal observations, people who have endured abuse for years may experience relief from the symptoms of their trauma after only a handful of treatments. (goodtherapy.org)
  • Trauma symptoms were measured using a self-report instrument, as well as a therapist interview form. (goodtherapy.org)
  • Participants had experienced at least three episodes of trauma and were all experiencing symptoms of posttraumatic stress prior to their involvement in the study. (goodtherapy.org)
  • As in the pilot project, a self-report instrument and a therapist interview form were used to measure trauma symptoms. (goodtherapy.org)
  • A comparison of pre-test and post-test scores revealed a significant decline in trauma symptoms, and a four-month follow-up indicated that these result had remained stable. (goodtherapy.org)
  • Secondary trauma includes experiencing symptoms similar to post-traumatic stress such as having nightmares or flashbacks, being easily startled and avoiding situations that remind one of the original trauma. (sciencedaily.com)
  • FLBA, Resolution and Middle Temple present: Lawyers and Vicarious Trauma - Triggers, Symptoms and its Management. (resolution.org.uk)
  • This powerful, research proven guided imagery for PTSD, vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue was found effective at reducing the distressing, persistent symptoms of posttraumatic stress. (healthjourneys.com)
  • Conclusions: The findings suggest that when depression and anxiety are accounted for, few unique associations are found between pain and the PTSD symptom clusters in trauma-exposed samples with pain, with the exception of a link between pain and hyperarousal in individuals with whiplash-related PTSD symptoms. (lu.se)
  • The Harvard Orthopedic Trauma Service Research Unit is an inter-institutional effort between four core institutions: Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Children's Hospital. (massgeneral.org)
  • The Harvard Orthopedic Trauma Service has a history of successful research collaborations with investigators from many medical and surgical specialties, including emergency medicine, general surgery, endocrinology, physical therapy, biomechanics, and psychometrics. (massgeneral.org)
  • A medical office or hospital can be a terrifying experience for someone who has experienced trauma, particularly for childhood sexual abuse survivors. (harvard.edu)
  • Some early childhood trauma occurs as a result of accidents, medical procedures, or community violence. (ascd.org)
  • The most widespread source of childhood trauma, however, is maltreatment. (ascd.org)
  • Self-Worth: Can Childhood Trauma Cause Someone To Feel Worthless? (selfgrowth.com)
  • When compared to people who have not experienced childhood trauma, people who had experienced one type of traumatic event had a 24% increased risk of a headache disorder, while people who had experienced four or more types of traumatic events were more than twice as likely to have a headache disorder. (sciencedaily.com)
  • among deprivation traumas, those who experienced neglect in childhood had an almost three-fold increased risk for headache disorders. (sciencedaily.com)
  • This meta-analysis highlights that childhood traumatic events categorized as threat or deprivation traumas are important and independent risk factors for headache disorders in adulthood," said Kreatsoulas. (sciencedaily.com)
  • At once a gripping mystery and a meditation on how little it takes to reopen the scars inflicted in childhood, Trauma reminds you of how satisfying it is to be unable to put a book down-and then, when it's over, to be sorry and relieved to reenter your own comparatively unhaunted life. (oprah.com)
  • However, at a certain point, I went through some trauma in childhood and I developed a pretty severe eating disorder and manic depression, which runs in my family, so there was definitely some wrestling with chemical imbalance going on," she continued. (buzzfeed.com)
  • Trauma - informed care in the emergency department: concepts and recommendations for integrating practices into emergency medicine. (nih.gov)
  • For this reason, emergency medicine providers should be prepared to appropriately evaluate, resuscitate and stabilize any patient with chest trauma. (saem.org)
  • Chest trauma patients can present to the ED via Emergency Medical Services (EMS), often placed on a backboard and in a cervical collar. (saem.org)
  • This guideline covers the organisation and provision of major trauma services in pre-hospital and hospital settings, including ambulance services, emergency departments, major trauma centres and trauma units. (nice.org.uk)
  • The effects of a disaster, terrorist attack, or other public health emergency can be long-lasting, and the resulting trauma can affect those not directly impacted by the disaster. (cdc.gov)
  • It is the procedure that every emergency medicine trainee looks forward to performing during the trauma rotation and is often used as an unofficial barometer of the quality of the rotation. (medscape.com)
  • The guideline should be read alongside the NICE guidelines on major trauma , spinal injury and complex fractures , which provide clinical recommendations for major trauma care. (nice.org.uk)
  • Signs of head trauma may include swelling of the nose or around the eyes, bleeding from the ears, mouth or nose, bleeding into the eye, unequal pupil size or fractures of the skull. (petplace.com)
  • In the United States, abusive head trauma (AHT) is one of the leading causes of child maltreatment fatalities, accounting for approximately one third of these deaths. (cdc.gov)
  • Head trauma is a common injury seen in animals struck by moving vehicles. (petplace.com)
  • By virtue of his or her clinical expertise in resuscitation, physiology, and specific procedures, the anesthesiologist proves critical in reducing the morbidity and mortality of the acute trauma patient. (medscape.com)
  • Unstable chest trauma patients may show signs of severe respiratory distress or profound shock requiring emergent resuscitation. (saem.org)
  • So, it is important that healthcare providers are mindful of the fact that so many people come to that healthcare interaction with a history of trauma. (harvard.edu)
  • Below are some resources from trusted sources for healthcare providers and child-welfare professionals alike to learn more about the effects of trauma. (umassmed.edu)
  • The Advanced Certificate in Trauma-Informed Care addresses society's growing need for helping professionals who understand the dynamics and effects of trauma on individuals and communities. (fordham.edu)
  • EFT is a great technique for clearing the emotional effects of trauma. (emofree.com)
  • Psychological trauma ( mental trauma , psychotrauma , or psychiatric trauma ) is an emotional response caused by severe distressing events that are outside the normal range of human experiences, such as experiencing violence , rape , or a terrorist attack . (wikipedia.org)
  • The authors review the physiologic basis, indications, techniques, and results of the planned reoperation approach to severe trauma. (nih.gov)
  • Objective: To develop French guidelines on the management of patients with severe abdominal trauma. (bvsalud.org)
  • Hearing repeated stories of suffering from trauma victims causes serious psychological stress in clinical social workers, a new Geisinger-led study suggests. (sciencedaily.com)
  • McGrath's hero, Charlie Weir, is a psychiatrist specializing in trauma victims. (oprah.com)
  • EFT 'Choices' for recent NYC trauma victims. (emofree.com)
  • CVICT was established in 1990, as a non-governmental, non-profit-making organisation working to rehabilitate victims of torture and trauma, and to advocate for the prevention of human rights violations and abuses. (mcgill.ca)
  • Important principles of trauma-informed care - including ways to ask permission, offer control, and find support - described in her article and in Monique Tello's post below can make a real difference to many women and health care professionals alike. (harvard.edu)
  • This is called trauma-informed care. (harvard.edu)
  • Dr L. Elizabeth Lincoln is a primary care physician at MGH who has trained medical professionals and students about approaching patient care with an understanding of trauma. (harvard.edu)
  • She explains: "Trauma-informed care is defined as practices that promote a culture of safety, empowerment, and healing. (harvard.edu)
  • What does trauma-informed care look like? (harvard.edu)
  • The health care provider will most often suspect acoustic trauma if hearing loss occurs after noise exposure. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The AAP Trauma Guide includes both a 6-part "Trauma Toolbox For Primary Care" series designed to help primary care practices integrate trauma-informed care and trauma screening, as well as "Helping Foster and Adoptive Families Cope with Trauma: A Guide for Pediatricians," which includes materials to educate pediatricians in caring for families involved with the child welfare system. (umassmed.edu)
  • The AAP's initiative to improve health outcomes for children in foster care, Healthy Foster Care America , has multiple resources for healthcare providers and child welfare professionals, including an extensive foster care resource library and a "Primary Care Tools" section on addressing trauma in primary care settings. (umassmed.edu)
  • However, the resources and availability of staff are enough to provide a basic level of trauma care. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • A level 1 trauma center is a specialist care facility. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Whether it happened recently or years ago, self care can help you cope with the short- and long-term effects of a trauma like sexual assault. (rainn.org)
  • Many of these cases are tertiary care level trauma-related reconstructions. (mcgill.ca)
  • Perceived training needs included: lifetime fitness and wellness, trauma - informed care , stigma awareness, stages of change, and harm reduction. (nih.gov)
  • The experience of psychological trauma is common and has become even more prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic for both health care workers and the general population [1-3]. (nih.gov)
  • Sometimes called vicarious trauma, it can seriously impact the mental health of counselors, first responders, critical care nurses and others in healthcare professions involved with treating those exposed to traumatic events, Boscarino said. (sciencedaily.com)
  • If you suspect your pet has been struck by a motor vehicle or has suffered any other type of trauma, you should seek veterinary care immediately. (petplace.com)
  • Patients seeking a higher level of trauma care come to UCSF from throughout the U.S. and abroad. (ucsfhealth.org)
  • As an important task, the 1st Trauma & Critical care meeting will be held in Lund, Sweden. (lu.se)
  • Acoustic trauma is injury to the hearing mechanisms in the inner ear. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Injury codes indicating blunt impact or violent shaking were classified as AHT, while injury codes indicating neglectful supervision, gunshot or stab wounds, and penetrating trauma were classified as assault-related TBI without AHT. (cdc.gov)
  • Thoracic trauma can be distinguished by the mechanism of injury. (saem.org)
  • Medical therapy alone is rarely an option in penetrating or blunt trauma to the extremity vasculature when hard signs of injury are present. (medscape.com)
  • Well, the good working definition really is the Greek word for trauma, which means injury, it's injury to the body and mind spirit to our social life. (psychcentral.com)
  • The Trauma Bioengineering Network brings together a critical mass of scientists, clinicians, engineers and other innovators to drive the development of technologies and services to improve health and increase quality of life after traumatic injury, including ballistic-, blast- and flash-related trauma. (imperial.ac.uk)
  • Automobile injury or trauma is defined as an injury sustained when a cat is struck by a moving vehicle such as a car, truck, snowplow, train or motorcycle. (petplace.com)
  • Diagnostic tests are necessary to recognize trauma/automobile injury, and exclude other diseases. (petplace.com)
  • Other, usually larger, animals may attack pets causing serious trauma or injury. (petplace.com)
  • They propose a guideline for patients with blunt trauma in whom providers should "consider" performing an ED thoracotomy when cardiac arrest/CPR has not been prolonged, in the absence of "obvious head injury that is incompatible with good outcome," and when "there is appropriately experienced and skilled staff available. (medscape.com)
  • You gave some examples of things that are understandably traumatic and then you gave some examples of things that people are like, well, that's just part of life, so therefore, it can't cause trauma. (psychcentral.com)
  • Humans may inadvertently cause trauma when they step on a small cat or kitten. (petplace.com)
  • Psychotraumatology is the study of psychological trauma. (wikipedia.org)
  • James S. Gordon, MD, author of The Transformation: Discovering Wholeness and Healing After Trauma , is a Harvard educated psychiatrist and a world-renowned expert in using mind-body medicine to heal depression, anxiety, and psychological trauma. (psychcentral.com)
  • He is a Harvard educated psychiatrist and a world renowned expert in using mind body medicine to heal depression, anxiety and psychological trauma. (psychcentral.com)
  • People who experience trauma often have problems and difficulties afterwards. (wikipedia.org)
  • Like children who experience trauma through abuse, it's difficult to imagine that children who are carrying stress as a result of their parents' experiences will have a typical response to discipline, classroom activities, and encouragement. (edweek.org)
  • Created by foremost guided imagery and trauma psychotherapist Belleruth Naparstek for Health Journeys™, this guided meditation was proven effective in several studies with sufferers of persistent trauma who were in need of effective PTSD treatment. (healthjourneys.com)
  • The study in Research on Social Work Practice shows a clear link between secondary or vicarious trauma and counseling. (sciencedaily.com)
  • ATLS is a training program for medical providers that teaches them how to manage those dealing with acute trauma. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Mohamadi A, Chan JJ, Lian J, Wright CL, Marin AM, Rodriguez EK, von Keudell A, Nazarian A. Risk Factors and Pooled Rate of Prolonged Opioid Use Following Trauma or Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-(Regression) Analysis. (massgeneral.org)
  • During my final year of training, a patient arrived by ambulance as a trauma alert. (medscape.com)
  • examine intergenerational trauma transmission pathway using existing data on the parents' health. (cdc.gov)
  • Events categorized as deprivation traumas included neglect, economic adversities, having an incarcerated household member, divorce or separation, parental death, and living in a household with mental illness, chronic disability or disease, or alcohol or substance abuse. (sciencedaily.com)
  • In TRU therapy, a survivor of abuse , neglect, or other trauma is guided through a series of hand movements by a TRU therapist. (goodtherapy.org)
  • List commonly utilized imaging modalities in chest trauma. (saem.org)
  • As such, any blunt or penetrating trauma can cause significant disruption to each of these systems that can quickly prove to be life threatening unless rapidly identified and treated. (saem.org)
  • Hospitals vary in how they determine who needs to attend a higher level of trauma center. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • It will still be a medical game, obviously, but you will be experiencing a different type of medical game unlike any of the previous Trauma Center titles to date. (gamesindustry.biz)
  • Additionally, unlike other trauma relief methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) , TRU does not rely on verbal exchanges or left hemisphere processing to achieve results. (goodtherapy.org)
  • Unlike other disease entities, trauma patients often present with a known traumatic mechanism such as a car collision, fall, gunshot or stab wound. (saem.org)
  • They have resources to provide advanced trauma life support (ATLS) before transferring patients to a higher level trauma center. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • A rapid sequence induction is required for trauma patients presenting to OR with an unsecured airway. (medscape.com)
  • Diagnose, resuscitate, stabilize and manage chest trauma patients. (saem.org)
  • Identify common pathophysiologic conditions occurring in chest trauma patients. (saem.org)
  • Discuss the eventual disposition of chest trauma patients based on their diagnosis. (saem.org)
  • 85-90% of chest trauma patients can be rapidly stabilized and resuscitated by a handful of critical procedures. (saem.org)
  • In patients who are awake and lucid, the chest trauma may present with chest pain, dyspnea, back or abdominal pain, and occasionally syncope. (saem.org)
  • Unstable chest trauma patients can also deteriorate to the point of traumatic arrest and depending on the mechanism of chest trauma, may be candidates for an emergent ED thoracotomy. (saem.org)
  • However, in comparison to penetrating trauma, blunt chest trauma patients may have a more subtle presentation with less obvious physical exam findings. (saem.org)
  • The authors conclude, "There may be a role for ED thoracotomy after blunt trauma-in a limited group of patients. (medscape.com)
  • Search for trainers in your area who teach the GAINS Center trauma response course for criminal justice professionals. (samhsa.gov)
  • Multivisceral trauma and exsanguinating hemorrhage lead to hypothermia, coagulopathy, and acidosis. (nih.gov)
  • Frequently, especially in cases of blunt trauma and arterial trauma with ongoing hemorrhage, the normal tissue planes are destroyed, and the smooth muscle in both the artery and the vein cause retraction of the vessels into the depths of the wound. (medscape.com)
  • Trauma Triage can be used when someone has little time to handle an issue, and needs to be functional quickly. (emofree.com)
  • The high prevalence of unresolved trauma among the school-age population is a public health epidemic that threatens children's academic and social mastery (Oehlberg, 2012). (ascd.org)
  • Level 5 refers to the most basic type of trauma center. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Parents or primary caregivers are almost always responsible for this type of trauma (van der Kolk, 2005). (ascd.org)
  • Veterinarians describe this type of trauma as "High Rise Syndrome. (petplace.com)
  • The goal is to study this issue among a larger group of healthcare professionals and develop a more definitive tool for diagnosing secondary trauma, Boscarino said. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Integrating clinical and social perspective without sacrificing either the complexity of individual experience or the breadth of political context, 'Trauma and Recovery' brings a new level of understanding to the psychological consequences of the full range of traumatic life events. (dartcenter.org)
  • She is prepared for occurrences of trauma-related behaviors and is able to respond in a manner that promotes resilience and recovery. (ascd.org)
  • The Child Welfare Trauma Training Toolkit is a curriculum designed to implement trauma-informed practices and perspectives in child welfare organizations. (umassmed.edu)
  • For those that are new to the world of video game surgery, Trauma Center: Second Opinion is a standout title in the Wii's launch line-up. (metacritic.com)
  • In the moment of trauma, that person's brain was unprepared to react to the fire in a way that would keep the person safe. (sfwa.org)
  • Have you successfully completed the national trauma registrar specialty certification exam? (glassdoor.com)
  • Describe the components of a primary survey in a chest trauma patient. (saem.org)
  • Appreciate the necessity for emergent surgical intervention in certain chest trauma conditions. (saem.org)
  • There is considerable overlap amongst the various traumatic disorders experienced in both penetrating and blunt chest trauma. (saem.org)
  • Traditional teaching has been that the thoracotomy has a reasonable chance of success in cases of penetrating chest trauma , but the success rate in blunt trauma is abysmal and therefore not indicated. (medscape.com)
  • In general, larger infants are more susceptible to birth trauma. (medscape.com)
  • This decrease reflects, in part, the technologic advancements that allow today's obstetrician to recognize birth trauma risk factors using ultrasonography and fetal monitoring prior to attempting vaginal delivery. (medscape.com)
  • The core component of the program are the services provided by the "Dental Trauma Clinic" at the UFMG School of Dentistry, which has been working on a permanent basis since 1986. (bvsalud.org)
  • The program of health promotion and education is developed with the community through the "Healthcare and Advice on Dental Trauma" Campaign. (bvsalud.org)
  • A study sought to determine whether oral cavity cancers occurred more commonly at sites of dental trauma. (medscape.com)
  • Most psychological assessment instruments-including those that measure trauma and its consequences-have been developed using what is known as classical test theory (CTT). (istss.org)
  • This means a very large number of people have experienced serious trauma at some point in their lives. (harvard.edu)
  • The first step is to recognize how common trauma is, and to understand that every patient may have experienced serious trauma. (harvard.edu)
  • The story follows the wife and kindergarten-aged daughter of a vet who are both displaying signs of his trauma. (edweek.org)
  • Events categorized as threat traumas included physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, witnessing and/or threat of violence, or serious family conflicts. (sciencedaily.com)
  • In these situations, certain physical examination clues to the presence of trauma include findings such as contusions, lacerations, or deformities. (saem.org)
  • Trauma has profound implications for mental and physical health. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • indirect exposure, such as from watching television news, may be extremely distressing and can produce an involuntary and possibly overwhelming physiological stress response , but does not produce trauma per se . (wikipedia.org)
  • Accordingly, individuals affected by secondary stress may find themselves re-experiencing personal trauma or notice an increase in arousal and avoidance reactions related to the indirect trauma exposure. (edweek.org)
  • Trauma Relief Unlimited (TRU) is a process designed to reduce or remove the negative effects of exposure to traumatic events. (goodtherapy.org)
  • Triggers and cues act as reminders of the trauma and can cause anxiety and other associated emotions. (wikipedia.org)
  • He has research interests in transcultural psychiatry with focus on trauma, migration and psychiatric epidemiology. (mcgill.ca)
  • Thoracotomy in Blunt Trauma: What's the Harm? (medscape.com)
  • What's the harm in just trying the thoracotomy in every traumatic arrest, including those associated with blunt trauma? (medscape.com)
  • Trauma is among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. (medscape.com)