Chapter 5

Question 1

Explain the types of trauma

Answer 1

\:Physical trauma
- Blunt force
- Sharp force
Thermal force
- Heat
- Cold
Electric trauma
Barotrauma
Radiation associated trauma
Ultrasound
\:Chemical trauma
Acid or alkali
Poisoning

Question 2

Explain the definition of Trauma

Answer 2

Can be defined as a wound or injury to the body as a result of violence or force applied to the body. This disrupts or destroys the integrity of the body as a whole, or of an organ system or body part.