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A male DOB 2/08/76 brought to the ER suffering ipsilateral puncture wounds to the chest, with resultant laceration of the pericardium. The more lateral wound penetrates intracostally into the left pleural sac and runs medially to the sternum. Contralateral transverse fractures of the 6th and 7th ribs with superficial contusions and minor dermabrasion.
Palpation of the abdomen suggests possible hepatic trauma. Discolouration and distention indicative of haemhorrage. Auresis and patient complaint of pain lateral to L1 vertebra suggestive of nephritic injury.
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Medical Terms :-
1. ER - Emergency Room.
2. Ipsilateral - On the same side or one particular side.
3. Laceration - A deep or serious cut in the skin.
4. Pericardium - A pouch enclosing the heart.
5. Intracoastally - On the inner surface of the rib.
6. Pleural sac - A pouch enclosing the lung.
7. Sternum - Breast bone.
8. Contralateral - Opposite to ipsilateral, on the opposite side.
9. Transverse fractures - We can say that the ( + ) denotes the transverse fracture, the vertical line in the plus sign is the bone and the horizontal line is the fracture.
10. Confusions - Bruise
11. Palpation - Identification of a particular injury by the help of a hand or fingers.
13. Distention and discoloration - Swelling and bruising.
14. Haemorrhage - Bleeding due to ruptered blood vessels.
15. Enuresis - Uncontrollable urination.
16. Nephritic injury - Kidney injury.
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