PENETRATING TRAUMA FROM

SERIOUS CAR ACCIDENTS

Trauma is the number one cause of deaths amount adults aged forty-four and younger.

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Penetrating trauma occurs when an object breaks through the skin and enters bodily tissue.

WHAT IS PENETRATING TRAUMA?

Penetrating trauma can result in:

Deep puncture wounds

Deep cuts

Internal bleeding

Organ damage

What is a Pulmonary Laceration

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PULMONARY LACERATION

A pulmonary laceration occurs when lung tissue is torn or cut. This typically results from penetrating trauma, substantial blunt chest trauma, or perforation from fractured ribs.

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There are four main types of pulmonary lacerations

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Caused by sudden compression. Results in alveolar rupture. Occurs when the lower lung near the spine is injured. Appears as lung cysts close to the chest wall near a fractured rib shard.

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Occurs when the lung is torn due to pleuropulmonary adhesions after sudden motion or fracture of the chest wall.

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CHICAGO CAR ACCIDENTS

Types of possible lacerations from

CUT LACERATIONS

OVERSTRETCHING

The most common type of crash-related laceration injury is when a sharp object cuts the skin.

An object hits the skin at an angle that causes it to stretch and break open due to friction.

SPLIT LACERATIONS

GRINDING COMPRESSIONS

A body part is crushed between two objects, causing the skin and muscle tissue to tear.

Such injuries occur when the skin rubs at an angle against an object. The grazing pulls the skin.

CAUSES OF TRAUMA

Penetrating trauma in car accidents can be caused by:    • Broken glass    • Sharp metal parts    • Being ejected from the car     • Fixed objects    • Compound fractures and        broken bones

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