Pinoy Medics Tips: Mechanism of Injury/ Kinematics of Trauma What is the difference between Mechanism of injury VS Kinematic of Trauma? Ex. Motor vehicle collision. - Aside from knowing the type in kinematics of trauma and how many patient involves in the scene, you must also know the details of the cars involved (whether new or old model). Another example is a Gunshot incident. Aside from knowing the location of the bullet wound and the extend of the injury to the patient, You must also be aware of what type of gun used (either low, medium or high velocity) to broaden your index of suspicion. Mechanism Of Injury is assessment of the kinematics of delivery of forces to the patients body. Fortunately, EMS requires a knowledge in Physics to broaden the index of suspicion. - intermedic
Posted on: Sat, 18 Jan 2014 07:52:52 +0000
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