Problem
Injuries
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Injured peopleWounded people
Wounds
Nature:
Wounds are mechanical injuries to organic tissues with disruption of the continuity of such structures as skin and mucous membranes. Wounds are characterized by three basic local symptoms: (a) separation of the edges of the wound, which varies with the extent, depth and location of the wound; (b) pain; and (c) bleeding. The last two result from injury to nerves and blood vessels. In addition to causing anatomical and functional disturbances to tissues and organs, some wounds are dangerous because they may lead to acute anaemia or shock as a result of heavy bleeding, or to wound infections, including such anaerobic infections as gangrene and tetanus.
Any structure may be lacerated or bear an open wound, including the head, neck, trunk, eye, ear, heart, lungs, intrathoracic organs, gastro-intestinal tract, liver, spleen, kidney, pelvic organs, and genitals.
Broader Problems:
Human disease and disability Narrower Problems:
StigmataBone fracturesKnife woundsCold injuriesHead injuriesBirth injuriesFatal injuriesWar casualtiesAnimal injuriesKidney injuriesSports accidentsBurns and scaldsTraumatic injuriesSpinal cord injuryWork-related injuryInjurious accidentsAir pressure injuriesForeign bodies in bodyBrachial plexus injuriesRepetitive strain injuriesDisease and injury from exposure to weatherDeath and disability from inhumane confinement Related Problems:
Wounds of animalsHazards to human health Aggravates:
PainIllnessTetanusFistulasScarringErysipelasInflammationPhysiological shockPersonal physical disfigurementMutilation and deformation of the human body Strategies:
Preventing chemical accidentsPreventing occupational accidentsPreparing response strategy for industrial accidentsWoundingMending woundsPreventing injuries Organizations:
European Wound Management AssociationInternational Committee of the Red CrossWound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society References:
Mendelson, George and Slovenko, Ralph: Psychiatric Aspects of Personal Injury ClaimsDurron, Daskin Rice: Injuries and Wounds I: medical subject analysis and research guideVaughn, Trudy W: Leg Injuries: medical subject analysis and research guidebook with bibliography Subject(s):
Societal Problems → AccidentsSocietal Problems → Hazards
Society → People
Zoology → Animals
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
A: Abstract Fundamental Problems Date of last update
15.04.2019 – 16:26 CEST