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blunt trauma Molecular Any injury sustained from blunt force, which may be related to MVAs, or mishaps, falls or jumps, blows or crush injuries from animals, blunt objects or unarmed assailants. Cf Penetrating trauma. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Hollow-lumen visceral damage with associated escape of endogenous
microorganisms is the main risk factor for postoperative infections
after exploratory laparotomy for penetrating abdominal trauma. The disorder
can be caused by alcoholism, abdominal trauma, surgery, heredity, or
prescription drug use. Some risk factors or consequences of pathology/
pathophysiology--such as abdominal trauma and autonomic dysreflexia--may
be severe and complex; however, they do not necessarily exclude
patients/clients from this pattern. |
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