Ballistic and Blast Trauma
Fig. 10.1 Examples of jacketed projectiles and energies at muzzle velocity 10.1.1 Wound Ballistics and Penetrating Ballistic Injuries The terminal effects of projectiles have been observed via field experience since the…
Spinal Injuries
Fig. 4.1 Human spine (adapted from Sobotta 1997) In general, each vertebra consists of a cylindrically shaped body, a vertebral (or neural) arch, the (dorsal) spinous process and transverse processes at…
Injuries of the Pelvis and the Lower Extremities
Fig. 7.1 Anatomy of the lower limbs (adapted from Sobotta 1997) Fig. 7.2 The bony structures of the pelvic girdle (adapted from Sobotta 1997) As for the orientation of the pelvis, Fig. 7.3…
Thoracic Injuries
Fig. 5.1 The thoracic anatomy (adapted from Sobotta 1997; Netter 2003) The rib cage is formed by twelve pairs of ribs which are posterior connected to the thoracic vertebrae of the…
Introduction
Cause Number Accidents (unintentional injuries) 12,032 • Motor vehicle accidents 6,984 • All other accidents 5,048 Intentional self-harm (suicide) 4,688 Assault (homicide) 4,508 Malignant neoplasms 1,609 Diseases of the heart …
Injuries of the Upper Extremities
Fig. 8.1 Bones and joints of the upper extremities (adapted from Sobotta 1997) Fig. 8.2 Skeleton of the hand (adapted from Sobotta 1997) The shoulder comprises scapula, clavicula and the joint articulations…
Abdominal Injuries
Fig. 6.1 The abdominal organs as a projection on the body surface (adapted from Sobotta 1997) In summary from an anatomical point of view, possible injury mechanisms seem to be dependent…
Solutions to Exercises
E5.2: C = 45/200; V = 0.045/0.04; VC = 0.25 E5.3: In the CTI the effects of both belt and airbag on the thorax in a frontal crash are included in combined form. The…
Impairment and Injuries Resulting from Chronic Mechanical Exposure
Year Fatalities Employment (× 103) Fatality rate (fatalities per 100,000 workers) 1970 13,800 77,000 18.0 1975 13,000 85,200 15.0 1980 13,200 98,800 13.0 1985 11,500 106,400 11.0 1990 10,500 117,400 9.0…
A Therapy Model for Traumatised Refugees in Denmark
Similarities Differences Assessment is typically done by using structured interviews, ratings scales, e.g. Harvard trauma questionnaire, SCL-90, GAF, WHO-5 Access to psychiatrist Multidisciplinary work – all provide this Availability of…
