Injuries Sentence Examples
After all of Jonny's childhood injuries she'd healed, she couldn't fix her own heart!
In 450 Theodosius died of injuries sustained through a fall from his horse.
Among the martens there is a weasel (itachi), which, though useful as a ratkiller, has the evil repute of being responsible for sudden and mysterious injuries to human beings; there is a river-otter (kawauso), and there is a sea-otter (rakko) which inhabits the northern seas and is highly valued for its beautiful pelt.
Such injuries are apt to occur in syphilitic endarteritis, or senile arterial decay, whereby an artery may be blocked permanently, as if with an embolus, and the area supplied by it, in so far as it was dependent upon this vessel, deprived of nutrition.
While in some cases these laws are unnecessarily stringent and tend to restrict the business of mining yet on the whole they have had the effect of reducing greatly the loss of life and injuries of miners where they have been well enforced.
Liebknecht was shot on his way to the Moabit prison, while Rosa Luxemburg was brutally attacked on leaving the hotel and was finally shot dead as she was being conveyed, insensible from her injuries, in a motor-car under a military escort.
He had these records at his command; and he had the opportunity of observing the system of training and the treatment of injuries in the gymnasia.
He negotiates all treaties or alliances with foreign states, protects British subjects residing abroad, and demands satisfaction for any injuries they may sustain at the hands of foreigners.
By all accounts his injuries were far too severe to have been logically self-inflicted.
Machaon's task was more especially to heal injuries, while Podalirius had received from .his father the gift of "recognizing what was not visible to the eye, and tending what could not be healed."
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We find a distinct and organized profession; we find a system of treatment, especially in regard to injuries, which it must have been the work of long experience to frame; we meet with a nomenclature of parts of the body substantially the same (according to Daremberg) as that employed long afterwards in the writings of Hippocrates; in short, we find a science and an organization which, however imperfect as compared with those of later times, are yet very far from being in their beginning.
Malformations of the pelvis, accidental injuries and the diseases and displacements to which the uterus is liable, on the one hand; and, on the other, various morbid conditions of the ovum or placenta leading to the death of the foetus, are among the direct local causes.
Monty, as he became known during his brief public life, succumbed to his injuries.
Ryland looked relieved that the shiner was the extent of his injuries.
AdvertisementHere he met one Salib Bey, who had injuries to avenge on Khalil Bey, and the two organized a force with which they returned to Cairo and defeated KhalII, who was forced to fly to Iaifla, where for a time he concealed himself; eventually, however, he was discovered, sent to Alexandria and finally strangled.
Many are scald injuries, involving the use of kettles.
They also believe that Aldridge will make a full recovery from his injuries.
Thirty-five fatal injuries were reported.
Her first thought was that he had been fighting with another dog, but further inspection revealed no injuries.
AdvertisementHe was free, but had to accept monetary compensation for corporal injuries, paid smaller fees and fines, even paid less offerings to the gods.
By the despatch of a squadron to South America he obtained satisfaction for injuries inflicted thirteen years previously upon an Italian subject by the United States of Colombia.
At the conclusion of the armistice in 1632, during a short interregnum in Poland, he attempted to avenge past injuries and recover lost territory; but the campaign was not successful, and in 1634 he signed a definitive treaty by no means favourable to Russia.
The number injured is, indeed, a fact of interest, no less than the number killed, but comparisons under this head are unsatisfactory because it is impracticable or unprofitable to go into sufficient detail to determine the relative seriousness of the injuries.
Collisions, on the other hand, are preventable, and derailments nearly so, and the records of deaths and injuries in this class in successive years are therefore justly taken as an index to the efficiency with which the railways are managed.
AdvertisementFrom these injuries he slowly recovered, but he long continued to stammer in his speech, whence the nickname, adopted by himself, of "Tartaglia."
He sustained severe injuries in a fall from horseback which permanently affected his brain, and was persuaded by his friends to retire.
The neighbouring lords attacked and ravaged the municipal territories; grave injuries were inflicted by the mercenary bands, especially by the Bretons and Gascons.
On the 7th of February, 1386, he was treacherously attacked in the queen-dowager's own apartments, at her instigation, and died of his injuries a few days later.
Frederick possessed the truly royal gift of discovering and employing great men, irrespective of personal preferences and even of personal injuries.
Internal dissensions and injuries received during the Thirty Years' War and, the Seven Years' War afterwards reduced Miihlhausen to unimportance.
When this has taken place on a considerable scale, the critic is helpless; but minor injuries may sometimes be traced and remedied.
It is naturally the most efficient agent in relieving the discomfort or intolerable pain of photophobia; and it is the best means of breaking down adhesions of the iris, and of preventing prolapse of the iris after injuries to the cornea.
Similar gradations occur in the compensations paid for various injuries and insults, in fines and, among some tribes, in the value attached to a man's oath.
Forgiveness of injuries was as alien from her fierce and loyal spirit as forgetfulness of benefits; the destruction of England and its liberties by Spanish invasion and conquest was the strongest aspiration of her parting soul.
France voluntarily declared that she sought in Mexico only to satisfy injuries done her and not to overthrow or establish local government or to appropriate territory.
The Dogs Act 1865 rendered owners of dogs liable for injuries to cattle and sheep; the Dogs Act 1906 extended the owner's liability for injury done to any cattle by a dog, and further, where a dog is proved to have injured cattle or chased sheep it may be treated as a dangerous dog and must be kept under proper control or be destroyed.
Meanwhile the great work at Karnak projected by his father was going forward, and throughout Egypt the injuries done to the monuments by Akhenaton were thoroughly repaired; the erased inscriptions and figures were restored, not without many blunders.
Accord ' This " manifesto," which was bitterly attacked in the North, was agreed upon (October 18, 1854) by the three ministers after several meetings at Ostend and at Aix-la-Chapelle, arranged in pursuance of instructions to them from President Pierce to " corn-, pare opinions, and to adopt measures for perfect concert of action in aid of the negotiations at Madrid " on the subject of reparations demanded from Spain by the United States for alleged injuries to American commerce with Cuba.
After his death, in particular, the Yemenites celebrated him as their chief, and assigned as the reason for their revolt the injuries which he suffered.
He settled at Damascus and made a noble return for his injuries by taking an active part in the war against the Greeks.
Gutta-percha (getah percha in the vernacular), camphor, cinnamon, cloves, nutmegs, gambir and betel, or areca-nuts, are all produced in the island; most of the tropical fruits flourish, including the much-admired but, to the uninitiated, most evil-smelling durian, a large fruit with an exceedingly strong outer covering composed of stout pyramidal spikes, which grows upon the branches of a tall tree and occasionally in falling inflicts considerable injuries upon passers-by.
In 1811 he discovered chloride of nitrogen; during his experiments serious explosions occurred twice, and he lost one eye, besides sustaining severe injuries to his hand.
The Homeric Erinyes chastise outrages on the poor, injuries to guests, failure to show the respect due to parents or to recognize the rights of age, in this life; only on perjury does the divine doom extend to the next.
To raise funds he proclaimed, by bull of the iith of April 1389, a jubilee for every thirty-three years, but before the celebration could be held he died of injuries caused by a fall from his mule.
C. Hanson, editor of the Baltimore Federal Republican, which had opposed the war, received grave injuries, from which he never recovered.
The blind kings gradual revelation, under horrible torture, of the place of concealment of his several jewels and treasures, and his deportation and death (of the injuries thus received, at Damghan, en route to Mazandaran), must be classed among the darkest records of Oriental history.
After the struggle between the organism and the microbes is over, even when it has ended victoriously for the former, injuries are left behind which require repair.
Earthing up therefore prevents these injuries, but where practised to an immoderate extent it materially reduces the produce of tubers.
Five of the nine were killed by the explosion, and Lieutenant Willoughby subsequently died of his injuries; the remaining three succeeded in making their escape.
This is effected not so much by their numbers and their powers of con - sumption, as amongst caterpillars, but by their habits of attack - ing the essential parts of a plant, and causing by their injuries the death of the plant affected.
From the idea that the gall-bladder was the dominating organ of a bitter, sharp temperament, "gall" was formerly used in English for such a spirit, and also for one very ready to resent injuries.
Leonardo's "Last Supper," for all its injuries, became from the first, and has ever since remained, for all Christendom the typical representation of the scene.
That this prosperity was not altogether uninterrupted is testified by the fact that, at the time of the Armada, the mayor pleaded inability to contribute three ships, on account of injuries to trade consequent on the war with Spain.
With a little straining these are made to correspond to five chief divisions of Jus, - personal security (benevolence being opposed to the ill-will that commonly causes personal injuries), property, contract, marriage and government; while the first, second and fourth, again, regulate respectively the three chief classes of human motives, - affections, mental desires and appetites.
On the 15th of July 1895 he was attacked and barbarously mutilated by a band of Macedonian assassins in the streets of Sofia, and succumbed to his injuries three days later.
He was harassed, too, by an arbitrary demand for £9000 from the American government, for alleged injuries to their consul.
Retaliation for murder and other injuries was a common method of redress, although the church had endeavoured to introduce various reforms. Hence we find in the Brehon Laws a highly complicated system of compensatory payment; but there was no authority except public opinion to enforce the payment of the fines determined by the brehon in cases submitted to him.
The death of Flavianus, which soon followed, was attributed to injuries received in this synod; but the proof of the charge leaves something to be desired.
Its pilfering habits have led to this result, yet the injuries it causes are exaggerated by common report; and in many countries of Europe it is still the tolerated or even the cherished neighbour of every farmer, as it formerly was in England if not in Scotland also.
He was very accident-prone child with a particular talent for head injuries that would have most parents investigated these days!
More on the Medicines Control Agency The Cochrane Injuries group was investigating the use of human albumin in the treatment of burns victims.
I suffered multiple injuries in the crash, the most long-term of which was a severed right ankle.
It helps to regulate menstruation and can be used for after childbirth pain, high blood pressure, traumatic injuries, and chronic appendicitis.
Medical malpractice attorneys specializing in brain injury, birth injury and all types of personal injuries.
The patient was concious but had received serious injuries to his lower limbs including bi lateral fractured femurs.
The British High Court has awarded damages to two prison inmates for injuries they received after being detained following a prison breakout in Cambridgeshire.
He has broad ranging experience of dealing with cases of all types including injuries of the utmost severity.
Caesareane cesarean to avoid birth injuries in large babies?
Hard boots or ones with steel toe caps can prevent injuries to the feet.
Lesser tuberosity fractures Acute injuries in athletes should be surgically repaired, to restore the subscapularis tendon and anterior capsule preventing shoulder instability.
Furthermore, debilitating injuries caused by falling luggage would be reduced.
And has anybody ever looked into the severity of injuries suffered when a 20-year-old cheeseburger collides with a small child in a car seat?
He was found lying with head injuries by the bowl chopper with the ladder on top of him.
Needle stick injuries Allow all puncture injuries to bleed freely and then wash under running water using soap or a hand cleanser.
In that attack NATO forces used cluster bombs that caused horrible injuries.
Sprains usually refer to injuries to ligaments, but sometimes to other connective tissues, such as tendons and the capsules surrounding joints.
Cells isolated from the umbilical cord of the newborn injected into rats repaired brain injuries by becoming brain cells [7] .
A number of the lifeboat crew suffered minor injuries.
Because of injuries, this is his first decathlon since.
Victims with more serious injuries should be compensated properly without financial detriment being imposed upon other victims.
More like injuries sustained from repeated hitting with a single drumstick.
For example, ruptured eardrums, brain damage and injuries or even death from falls caused by blows.
It is not the physical injuries she inflicts that enrage her opponents, but the social.
Many injuries result from repeated exposure to manual handling operations.
She had lost consciousness briefly and sustained a suspected fractured femur, head, chest and rib injuries.
This excess fatality rate is attributed to the physical frailty of older people, who generally recover less well from physical injuries.
This thoroughly illustrated handbook is the first complete how-to guide to the use of manual medicine techniques for sports injuries.
To pay off front-panel headphone jack such dubious injuries.
His life-threatening injuries included broken ribs and a collapsed lung that required emergency surgery and extended hospitalization.
A woman had slipped and fallen, sustaining a suspected fractured humerus and neck injuries.
Upper and lower permanent incisors were examined for dental injuries.
Duncan, tho rendered insensible, escaped with only minor injuries.
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Injuries included a half-inch laceration to Georgina's mouth, extensive bruising to her face and tissue damage.
Ocular adnexal injuries like lid lacerations occur rarely during episiotomy or with the surgical knife during delivery with cesarean section has been noted 5.
A few also have localized tenderness over the deltoid ligament; these tend to have more complex injuries.
The plaintiff, William Gaskill, sought damages for personal injuries following childhood contact with wood treatment chemicals including lindane.
The mother also had a broken mandible, whilst the daughter suffered from an additional shoulder trauma and leg injuries.
Likewise, it can tear like the knee meniscus with injuries of the shoulder.
Osteopaths may have different specialities including sports injuries, pediatrics, and visceral osteopathy (treating the internal organs of the body ).
Recent claims successes have involved cerebral palsy, sporting injuries (including diving ), US claims and child pedestrian cases.
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Steph Keenan was involved in a car accident whilst in Poland and suffered major injuries, including a broken pelvis.
A second postmortem revealed that his injuries had not been caused by the weights or another object hitting him in the water.
Rosie sustained a few minor injuries, with her wounded pride being the most affected, however the car did not fair so well.
No one likes to face injury, but runners especially seem prone to injuries.
Zambezia province In Zambezia, there were no reports of any deaths or injuries.
Sir Alex has been cursed by injuries to key players and the unexpectedly rapid decline of kingpins like Paul Scholes.
Mr Hancock spoke on " surgical repair of childbirth injuries in Africa " .
These bowel injuries occurred in patients with recurrent hernias secondary to previous prolene mesh repair.
Make offenders pay restitution for the injuries and damage they have done.
They will also offer advice on electrical safety, trip hazards and how to prevent other injuries in the home.
Rub down the corners and edges of the plate with low grade sandpaper to avoid finger injuries!
At least two policeman also had very serious face injuries from the stones flying through the air.
The injuries, he added, had been only a temporary setback.
No injuries occurred to the divers but the competence of the charter boat skippers operating in the area was called into question.
We had no commission to catch slavers or to do mischief further than resenting personal injuries.
Injuries occur to the dogs as well as the quarry species.
The number of people speeding has come down and there has been a significant reduction in deaths and injuries at camera sites.
The accident as far as my memory can go back rendered the rider with various injuries including a ruptured spleen.
They can also provide consultations on family planning and offer a minor injuries service, treating sprains, minor burns and cuts.
One of the most common injuries carried by the players was a mild ankle sprain.
It was at this point that she collapsed from her injuries, a fatal stab wound to her chest.
For more severe injuries, the joint can become stiff, unstable or " locked " .
Electrically stimulated bone healing is usually used only in severe breaks and spinal injuries, where the body has difficulty healing itself.
Severe teat injuries, such as total teat injuries, such as total teat amputation, are surprisingly common in dairy herds (43 ).
The injuries were caused by the leak of titanium tetrachloride from a tanker.
He suffered a broken tibia and severe soft tissue injuries in the accident and was immediately rushed to hospital by ambulance.
Mature males are most aggressive to each other during the autumn rut when potentially fatal injuries can be inflicted from their sharp tusks.
This is always available at the hospital where conditions such as recurrent uveitis, non-healing ulcers and ocular penetrating injuries are routinely seen.
Injuries can range from minor whiplash to paralysis, which can have a dramatic impact on the injured person's life.
September at 14.31 A 54-year-old woman slipped and sustained wrist and leg injuries and a minor head injury.
With a significant number of injuries it seems that a few of the up-and-coming youngsters will get their chance to impress.
It is among the Invertebrata that epidemics of destruction are referred to, though we should bear in mind that it is only the difference in numerical proportion that prevents our speaking of an epidemic of elephants or of rabbits, though we use the term when speaking of blight insects; there is little consistency in the matter, as it is usual to speak of an invasion or scourge of locusts, caterpillars, &c. Insect injuries are very varied in degree and in kind.
The part played by certain blood-sucking Diptera in the dissemination of disease is now well known (see Mosquito and Tsetse-Fly), and under the term myiasis medical literature includes a lengthy recital of instances of the presence of Dipterous larvae in various parts of the living human body, and the injuries caused thereby.
The Judaean records have obscured the history since the days of Omri's dynasty, when Israel and Judah were as one, when they were moved by common aims and by a single reforming zeal, and only Israel's vengeance gives the measure of the injuries she had received.
The treatment of wounds, injuries and deformities, with operative interference in general, is the special department of surgical practice (the corresponding parts of pathology, including inflammation, repair, and removable tumours, are sometimes grouped together as surgical pathology); and where the work of the profession is highly subdivided, surgery becomes the exclusive province of the surgeon, while internal medicine remains to the physician.
The Homeric heroes themselves are repre sented as having considerable skill in surgery, and as able to attend to ordinary wounds and injuries, but there is also a professional class, represented by Machaon and Podalirius, the two sons of Asclepius, who are treated with great respect.
This principle is reaffirmed in the Larceny Act 1861, § 109, and in the Malicious Injuries to Property Act 1861, § 67.
In 1816, 1817 and 1818, he published a series of Quarterly Reports of Cases in Surgery; in 1821 a volume of coloured plates with descriptive letterpress, entitled Illustrations of the great operations of Surgery, Trepan, Hernia, Amputation and Lithotomy, and in 1824 Observations on Injuries of the Spine and of the Thigh Bone.
That Calvin was actuated by personal spite and animosity against Servetus himself may be open to discussion; we have his own express declaration that, after Servetus was convicted, he used no urgency that he should be put to death, and at their last interview he told Servetus that he never had avenged private injuries, and assured him that if he would repent it would not be his fault if all the pious did not give him their hands.'
This construction reduces the risk of injuries in frontal collisions as well as in rear-end impacts and side impacts.
Types of car accident A rear-end car accident is the typical situation in which whiplash injuries occur.
The discovery could help patients too weak to exercise to start recuperating from illnesses or injuries quicker.
It was later adopted by dancers to help recuperate from injuries and maintain their strength and flexibility.
Mr Hancock spoke on " Surgical repair of childbirth injuries in Africa ".
There are hundreds of repetitive strain injuries, too.
The injuries are now believed to have happened when doctors tried to resuscitate the baby.
Among other injuries, Mike lost a leg below his knee in a road traffic accident.
It is used in the treatment of ' back problems ' and associated injuries such as sacroiliac strain and some lameness in horses.
Rub down the corners and edges of the plate with low grade sandpaper to avoid finger injuries !
Done properly, Salsa should cause very few self-inflicted injuries.
Dani Pedrosa shrugged off injuries from a practice crash to finish third, ahead of championship leader Nicky Hayden.
The solution was in fact a silicone based cleaner which had tiny abrasive cleaning particles in it causing serious injuries to Annette 's eye.
A sprained knee is one of the most common sporting injuries.
For more severe injuries, the joint can become stiff, unstable or " locked ".
Just before the stroke of halftime the curse of ankle injuries struck again, Higdon suffered this time by landing funny on his ankle.
There 's plenty of talent at this club still and once the injuries subside a bit we'll be fine.
Hope he does n't suffer any injuries in the meantime.
Scott was thrown out, sustaining slight injuries to the ankle.
Who should pay for the injuries sustained as a result of sport?
Both of these incidents had involved HGV drivers sustaining head injuries due to a faulty loading lift.
We 're all flat on our backs, ridden with injuries and swatting away flies as marathon day approaches?
Boden et al described a model of syndesmosis injuries in which the lower leg was loaded in external rotation.
Severe teat injuries, such as total teat amputation, are surprisingly common in dairy herds (43).
Unhappy triad This combination of knee injuries has earned itself the famous name of ' The unhappy triad of O'Donoghue ' !
All of these injuries were truncheon wounds to the back of the head and some people were quite distressed.
Now, with our injuries, it would be an unbelievable achievement.
The indicator includes an uprating factor for underreporting of major injuries.
This cast copper alloy horse ' bit ' fractured during a race and unseated the jockey who sustained severe injuries.
The injury varies in severity, but more serious injuries should be treated with respect, since ongoing problems may be caused by mistreatment.
That covers everything from in-growing toenails and verrucae treatments to complex sports injuries and foot pain.
Stephen Hughes, Marcus Hall and veteran defender Richard Shaw are all doubtful with injuries.
Compensating the victims of crime 21st January 2006 Terrorist bombs in London in July 2006 left many people with terrible injuries.
Certain injuries may also weaken a muscle or joint, leaving it vulnerable.
The visitors were weakened by the loss of club captain Shane Nicholson and former Forest centre-back Steve Blatherwick, both still sidelined with injuries.
Injuries can range from minor whiplash to paralysis, which can have a dramatic impact on the injured person 's life.
However, not all whiplash injuries are the same.
Read more about the symptoms of whiplash neck injuries.
Damaged toys could lead to injuries, and you don't want to take the chance of some other child being hurt.
Baby walkers have been involved in several child injuries.
Incidents/Injuries-This section will give the amount of reports, incidents, and injuries that have occurred surrounding this product.
Since 2005 there have been 86 injuries and 1 child related death due to magnets.
However, this is only reported and known magnet related injuries and deaths.
If your baby manages to swallow two or more magnets, they can become attracted to each other through body parts, such as the intestines, causing major injuries that are very hard to diagnose.
Most of these injuries could have been prevented if parents had the information necessary to take proper precautions.
Many injuries are also the result of accidental contact, rather than a dog or cat intentionally striking out.
Walking Wings is recommended by pediatricians and parents because it reduces injuries and gives self confidence while learning to walk.
Cerebral palsy in infants is often caused by birth-associated injuries, although brain damage later in life may be a factor.
Most children who have outgrown their toddler car seats are still too small to wear a seat belt properly, which can lead to injuries due to improper seat belt positioning.
While state laws vary, the evidence and recommendations are clear; keep your child in a booster seat until he or she reaches a height of at least 4 feet 9 inches to help prevent injuries in a car crash.
Using inappropriate footwear in incorrect situations causes a significant number of sports injuries.
Gripping the device to move it can cause injuries to your wrist.
When you meet your yoga instructor for the first time, be sure to tell him/her about any injuries or bodily soft spots you might have.
One of the most common injuries is ankle rollover or "twisting your ankle", so ensure that your shoes can handle the quick changes in direction inherent to tennis play.
This can help to avoid fires and injuries.
Serious injuries can occur if passengers are not properly belted in the event of an accident.
Always observe your local laws and avoid making your own fireworks, as they can cause serious injuries if you use them incorrectly.
Iams wasn't the only cat food brand to be recalled due to the vast amount of food-related deaths and injuries, but the recall list did include both Iams Cat Slices and Flakes as well as Iams Select Bites.
If you find a stray newborn kitten, first examine it to see if it has any trauma or injuries.
However, larger falls may produce a myriad of injuries as well as some fatalities.
These animals may possess injuries or communicable diseases, so by far the easiest catching method involves the use of box traps.
This plan provides protection if you are unable to work due to accident or sickness (including back injuries and/or mental illness).
The property was received as compensation for personal injuries, except for any payment made for lost wages.
You can probably build a simple bookshelf in an afternoon, but taking your time is the best way to avoid mistakes and injuries.
One 2009 study found ozone-treated olive oil to be medically effective in accelerating the healing of simple acute skin injuries.
Based on these findings, it seems prudent to suppose that ozone-treated olive oil has a place in your home medical kit for treatment of common ailments and minor injuries.
To keep your family healthy as they spend hours sitting at a desk or using a computer, make a few changes to reduce eye strain and repetitive strain injuries.
Medline Plus is a giant collection of over 4,000 articles covering diseases, illnesses and injuries of all sorts, all organized alphabetically for your convenience.
Don't forget to tell him or her about any injuries you might have as well as any concerns.
The proper functioning of your bindings will not only affect the way you ski, but can also prevent ski injuries.
Some will even release during a backward fall - the most common type of fall that results in injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament.
Keeping your weight too far back, what is called backseat skiing, can cause backwards falls, which can in turn cause serious injuries.
Bindings that are not mounted correctly can cause severe injuries.
When your training program includes sufficient and effective stress management techniques, you're much less likely to experience exercise burnout and you won't be as prone to injuries.
Athletes who take the time to get regular massages enjoy a reduction in the likelihood of experiencing injuries and the other physical symptoms of anxiety and stress.
Therapeutic sports massage can also help athletes recover more quickly from existing injuries.
Athletes have been using this method with success to train and to recover from sports injuries since the late 1970s.
Approximately one-third of workers report high stress levels on the job, which translates to disability, occupational injuries and illness.
These high school sports teams also are tough on your body, and serious injuries can sometimes occur.
Even working in a restaurant can lead to injuries if you try to carry too much at once or get burned or cut.
Things change, injuries occur and peer pressure can take its toll at any given time.
Recent studies suggest that melatonin may also help adults and children get the rest they need after difficult surgeries, serious injuries, or suffering chronic pain, though this research is ongoing and inconclusive so far.
Our caterer had ordered a wheelchair when she heard about his injuries, which sat idle at the edge of the grass since Dan preferred to limp rather than roll.
Underage drinking can result in hangovers, poor academic performance, risky sexual behaviors, car crashes, and other accidental injuries.
When used as prescribed, it can be a powerful pain reducer for those with back pain, pain after car accidents, surgery-related pain, and athletic injuries.
All sorts of secondary physical injuries can occur for alcoholics.
People who abuse alcohol are noted as being at a much higher risk for unintentional injuries such as injury by guns, fire, falls, and more than people who do not abuse alcohol.
Fortunately for him, he only suffered minor injuries.
One can only hope the young actress soon recovers from both her injuries and her apparent propensity for clumsiness.
They also claim that they were injured as a result of using the product, although no details have been revealed about the injuries they endured.
However, thanks to expert makeup artists, her facial and skin injuries were cleverly concealed during the finals of American Idol.
Her injuries, though, seemed to have caused her to be a few minutes late for the May 22, 2007 live show, in which she was escorted to her seat by executive producer Nigel Lythgoe , according to People magazine.
She crashed her Mercedes convertible into a curb and was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
Swanson, in return, has filed a counter assault claim against O'Brien, maintaining that she has photos of the injuries she received during the attack.
Bollea sustained only minor injuries and was released the following day from St. Petersburg's Bayfront Medical Center in Florida.
He suffered no injuries from the incident.
Clooney's injuries from the motorcycle accident are not expected to interfere with the filming schedule.
Bloom however, did not sustain any injuries in the accident.
The 17 year old boy died as a result of his injuries when Garrison's SUV struck a tree and one of the 15 year old female passengers suffered a broken pelvis and arm.
Nick was released from the hospital shortly after the accident while Graziano remained in critical condition, suffering from serious brain injuries.
Graziano, a Marine and Iraq war veteran is not expected to recover from his injuries and reportedly will need life long medical care.
Nick Hogan celebrated his 18th birthday in jail this year as he serves out his eight-month jail term for the car accident that resulted in severe and permanent injuries for his friend John Grazziano.
No word as to the extent of he and his passenger's injuries, but they were both air lifted to a local hospital.
The extent of Bianca's mother's injuries was severe enough to warrant an airlift to the nearest hospital.
Travis Barker and DJ AM are expected to make a full recovery from the injuries they sustained in a September 19th plane crash.
Achilles injuries have sidelined many athletes in the past.
The family has also named his parents as defendants in the suit, claiming they are also legally responsible for their son's injuries.
The statement also said that the 20-year old had visible injuries and a witness pointed out Brown as Rihanna's alleged attacker.
During the show, Frost was blunt and almost forceful with the Davis', in an effort to show them that they are breaking their children's spirits and risking serious injuries.
After the accident, Richardson was initially taken to a local hospital but then, assumingly due to her injuries, was transported to a larger hospital better equipped to handle such severe injuries.
Sadly, Natasha Richardson died on March 18, 2009 from the injuries sustained in this skiing accident.
Casey had the most severe injuries, with a skull fracture which caused doctors to fear the teenager may have suffered a brain injury.
The decision to move Casey out of intensive care came as doctors discovered that the father of Maddie, now 10-months old, injuries did not require surgery.
McCoullough was taken to the hospital and was treated for his injuries.
Awatef Aboudihaj was taken to a local hospital and died the next day as a result from her injuries.
Mike Tyson's daughter, Exodus, died in May 2009 from injuries she sustained when a treadmill cord became tangled around her neck.
Nine members of Miley's tour crew were injured, but the injuries are said to be minor.
Now, authorities are investigating whether the driver died as a result of his injuries sustained during the crash or if he died before the accident, causing the bus to swerve off the road and flip over.
She has admitted that she is taking prescription medication for injuries she suffered years ago, but her stories tend to conflict one another.
Police responded to a 911 call to Jameson and Ortiz's home and reported what were described as "visible injuries" on Jameson.
Anyone, much less a 110 pound woman, who found themselves on the losing end of any sort of scuffle with Tito Ortiz would have "visible injuries."
Photos of Rihanna with visible injuries were leaked, and Brown admitted that he had beaten her.
Cheerleading is more dangerous than baseball or basketball and often results in high intensity injuries that can take a lifetime to recover from.
Getting drunk can lead to other injuries, sexual encounters you do not want, or embarrassment.
If the party is at a parent's home, your parent could be legally responsible for injuries, accidents and illegal activity.
A career in this field allows bioengineers to develop solutions that improve health, prevent disease, treat diseases more effectively and rehabilitate patients with injuries.
The medical care on a cruise ship may not be able to treat severe injuries, but it should be able to deal with minor problems effectively.
Treat or report any injuries and damage as soon as possible.
Puppies often have open sores, abscesses and other untreated injuries, and are frequently covered in flies.
The injuries can be quite horrendous, yet participants show little concern for the well being of an animal they have put so much time into raising.
Self-mutilation or injuries to their faces or mouths due to chewing gates or constantly rubbing against the kennel are all clues that a dog is severely stressed.
It is in the chapter called "How to Treat Common Illnesses and Injuries without Breaking Your Budget".
A magnetic dog bed is designed to help dogs that suffer from a variety of ailments such as hip dysplasia (a common problem in larger dogs such as golden retrievers), arthritis and other injuries and muscle problems.
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) tracks not only diseases but dog related injuries.
Canine rehab centers can provide an effective solution for helping dogs recover as fully as possible from illnesses or injuries.
When dogs experience serious injuries or have to undergo surgery, their ability to heal can often be greatly enhanced by receiving physical rehabilitation treatment from a qualified veterinary health professional.
Clippers are the safest way to cut a dog's fur to avoid accidental grooming related injuries because the blades are designed to prevent nicking the skin.
Injuries, health conditions like arthritis, or recovery from surgery are all reasons that a dog might need pain medication.
Due to conflicts in musical direction, personal injuries and a desire to strike out solo, most of BOC's core members left and returned several times over the band's long career.
Be sure to wear the safety glasses to protect your eyes and the work gloves to lessen hand injuries during the project.
Rather than using a countertop with hard edges, like your existing countertops, the counter on the kitchen island should have rounded edges to help prevent accidents and injuries.
Long-distance runners and athletes use them to reduce the occurrence of leg cramps and lessen the risk of injuries.
Some herbal remedies are also designed as preventative, purportedly staving off certain illnesses and injuries.
The purpose of muscle salves is to provide temporary relief of aches and pains, especially due to sports injuries and arthritis.
Taking the following steps can also prevent some of the more serious injuries of sprains, fractures, scrapes, bruises and cuts.
Older adults are also at increased risk for injuries that occur in the home.
The toys were on the market between September of 2006 and August of 2007. 90,000 units were affected, and the company received no reports of injuries.
Each year, an astounding 205,860 preschool and elementary children receive emergency department care for injuries sustained from, or on, playground equipment.
Twenty-three percent of the above injuries occurred on home playground equipment.
Let's now take a look at who is at risk for some of these dangerous playground injuries.
Additionally, most of these injuries occur at school.
Moreover, when it comes to public playgrounds, most injuries occur on the "climbers" more than any other type of play equipment.
When it comes to home playground sets, it's the swings that are responsible for most injuries.
This also will allow you to get a feel for the recurring problems at the playground, as well as where most of the injuries occur.
Injuries from slip and falls are all to common during the winter months.
No matter how carefully a snowmobile is being operated, accidents causing head injuries do occur.
Phone lines may be down or very busy immediately following the earthquake, so please stay off the phone unless you need to get help for serious injuries.
A slip and fall has the potential to cause serious injuries, and if that happens, you will have no choice but to slow down.
The hope of winning a prize helps to keep safety on the minds of all workers, with less on-the-job injuries as a result.
Several OSHA Workplace Safety Programs have been put in place to reduce accidents and injuries on the job.
Injuries, illnesses, and fatalities can be reduced if the proper precautions are taken.
Many people do not realize the high number of work related accidents and injuries that occur each year.
Many of these injuries and deaths may have been prevented if the workers had been given better safety training or had taken better precautions.
Most businesses that have more than 10 employees at any point during a calendar year are required to keep records of work-related injuries and occupational illnesses using OSHA Form 300.
Accidents can be further classified as major (with fatalities), serious, injury, or damage (property damage only with no injuries).
The possibility of eye injuries exists in many kinds of work environments.
Unfortunately, it is also a place where accidents and injuries sometimes occur because safety rules are not followed.
Taking the necessary special precautions and following all safety rules for the science classroom helps reduce the number of accidents and injuries that take place in schools each year.
Walkways and stairs should be kept free from leaves and other objects that may cause slip-and-fall injuries.
Wearing a helmet will help to prevent head injuries.
Being aware of safety tips for cleaning up snow and ice at home can help keep you from seasonal accidents and injuries that occur when the weather turns cold and snowfalls mount.
Remove any hanging icicles from roof edges and gutters to prevent injuries to children and pets when they fall.
They make the job of clearing snow much faster and easier, but these are powerful machines that can cause injuries to the operator and bystanders alike.
Along with snow, the machine may pick up rocks or pieces of ice and these items make dangerous projectiles that can cause serious injuries.
That same year approximately 6,000 more workers died as a result of injuries sustained on the job.
Many of the types of workplace accidents and injuries that occur are more common to specific types of jobs, workplace environments and industries.
To reduce the overall number of accidents and injuries at work, safety needs to be a top priority for everyone in the workplace.
Each year, hundreds of riders are involved in fatal accidents and tens of thousands more suffer serious injuries while riding their bikes.
In that year, 234 lost time injuries (where the worker had to be off the job) were reported.
A total of 174 injuries occurred in deep mining operations and 60 were connected to surface mining.
Most of the injuries reported during this period were described as "stumbling, tripping, falling, slipping" incidents, and there were 69 reported injuries in this category.
The next most common injuries were of the "reaching, lifting, pushing, bending, pulling" variety.
The third most common cause of injuries to miners in WV in 2010 was machinery, with 21 incidents reported.
By knowing how to prevent summer fires and how to act quickly if one should break out, you reduce the chance of injuries from burns and smoke inhalation.
Older adults should strive for a minimum two and a half hours of moderate aerobic activity, spread throughout the week to prevent injuries, in addition to everyday moving around.
The benefits far outweigh any possible injuries or complications.
Aging means skin becomes less elastic, digestion doesn't work as well and bodies take longer to recover from injuries.
And, chronic medical problems or old injuries can be a problem.
There may be a relationship between challenges with balance and slip-and-fall injuries.
However, keep in mind that not all injuries can be identified by sight, A concussion for instance, or a bruise covered by clothing.
Reliant Home Care - Offers non-medical in-home care to seniors and younger individuals recovering from injuries or illness.
Patients who experience head injuries often experience dementia symptoms, regardless of their age.
Seniors who participate in tai chi programs typically have fewer injuries from falls, and according to some research, they sleep better.
The reduced cardiac function can make physical activity challenging, cause dizzy spells (especially when someone stands up for too long) and lead to falls and other injuries.
Head injuries are linked to Alzheimer's disease, raising your risks of developing difficulties later in life.
With increased flexibility, you improve your mobility and help prevent injuries from falls.
They each provide residents recovering from injuries or illnesses with short and long-term healthcare in private or semi-private rooms.
Those who do not get enough sleep as a teenager, risk being moody, facing a reduction in reaction times, and may be involved in more injuries and illnesses.
This may be from infections, injuries to the area, tumors and even degenerative brain disorders.
An exception to this rule is with some people who have experienced brain injuries and are no longer capable of REM sleep because of the damage to the brain.
Injuries can easily occur because of mental processing problems and poor reaction time, as when someone falls asleep while driving.
Contact lenses need special care and handling and serious eye injuries can result if they are not handled properly.
Generally the preferred choice of athletes, polycarbonate lenses protect from UV radiation; moreover, these lenses are such a stalwart defense that they can protect the eyes from physical injuries during sports.
Many other injuries can be fixed, but vision is a physical ability that is more delicate than most.
When you play the sport of squash, you're going to need a protection from a variety of potential injuries.
Whether you're a new squash player or an old veteran, using the right eye protection in squash can not only protect you from small injuries, but it could very well even save your vision.
Debilitating injuries or those that cause continued medical hardship, as well as wrongful death suits, do require experienced legal representation.
Hundreds of visitors are injured at theme and amusement parks each year, from small bumps and bruises to slip and fall accidents, broken bones, strained backs, head injuries, and food poisoning.
Only a small percentage of those injuries are debilitating, however, and many claims would not be upheld by a court.
Seek medical attention for injuries immediately and keep records of treatments and doctor recommendations.
In fact, the Cyclone was so intense that it is the only coaster in history to have employed a full time nurse on the unload platform to minister to patrons who had fainted or sustained other injuries while riding.
Speaking of defense, you have many opportunities to cause serious injuries to players.
What about going through exercises and drills to rehab injuries.
This includes the proper use of a Medic, who will always be on standby to recover your health as you sustain what will be several injuries in battle.
To treat an injury, you go into a special menu screen that shows Snake's entire body and where he's sustained injuries.
This page provides all sorts of information related to seizure risk, repetitive motion injuries, motion sickness, console damage, and battery leakage.
Unfortunately, when the rescuers found Rebecca later, she had already died from her injuries.
Apparently there were no injuries as a result of the error, according the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Lactose intolerance can be caused by some diseases of the digestive system (for example, celiac sprue and gastroenteritis) and by injuries to the small intestine that result in a decreased production of lactase.
For repeat injuries, however, a posterior splint may be applied for several days.
The safety of children is potentially at risk from accidents and injuries, as well as crime.
More than 16 percent of all hospitalizations for accidental injuries among children lead to permanent disability.
Other frequent causes of accidental injuries and deaths are fire and burn injury, accidental firearm injury, and poisoning.
The United States Fire Administration (USFA) encourages parents to teach children at an early age about the dangers of playing with fire in order to help prevent child injuries, fire deaths, and the number of fires set in homes.
For those under five, falls cause more than half of all injuries.
Although most falls result in only mild bumps and bruises, many cause serious injuries that require immediate medical attention.
In the year 2000, 193 children in the United States ages new infant to 19 died from accidental injuries involving firearms.
In spite of taking precautions and putting safety measures into place, accidents, injuries, and crime may still take place.
Injuries from motor vehicle accidents may be reduced by wearing seat belts and placing children in size-appropriate car seats in the back seat.
The U.S. government maintains statistics on toy-related injuries and deaths.
All infants and children who experience a choking episode severe enough to require the Heimlich maneuver should be taken to the hospital emergency room to be examined for airway injuries.
Children who have a choking incident that requires the Heimlich maneuver should be examined by a physician for potential injuries to their airway and aftereffects of oxygen deprivation.
If retardation is caused by childhood illnesses or injuries, learning and adaptive skills that were once easy may suddenly become difficult or impossible to master.
Biological and environmental factors that can cause mental retardation include genetics, prenatal illnesses and issues, childhood illnesses and injuries, and environmental factors.
Battered child syndrome (BCS) refers to non-accidental injuries sustained by a child as a result of physical abuse, usually inflicted by an adult caregiver.
Internal injuries, cuts, burns, bruises, and broken or fractured bones are all possible results of battered child syndrome.
Emotional trauma may remain after physical injuries have healed.
X rays, and other imaging techniques, such as MRI or scans, may confirm or reveal other internal injuries.
The presence of injuries at different stages of healing (i.e., having occurred at different times) is nearly always indicative of BCS.
Establishing the diagnosis is often hindered by the excessive cautiousness of caregivers or by actual concealment of the true origin of the child's injuries, as a result of fear, shame and avoidance or denial mechanisms.
Most brachial plexus injuries in newborns are of this type.
Most injuries to the brachial plexus during birth involve the C5 and C6 nerve roots, affecting the movement of the shoulder, upper arm, and elbow.
Although brachial plexus injuries can occur during any birth, there are particular risk factors.
Some 50-70 percent of brachial plexus injuries occur in larger-than-average newborns, usually those over 7.7 lb (3.5 kg).
Breech deliveries increase the risk of brachial plexopathy by 175-fold, often causing bilateral injuries to the lower nerve roots of the brachial plexus.
Injuries occur more frequently in births to mothers who have had several prior births.
Therefore, stretch or praxis injuries to the brachial plexus usually heal on their own within about three months, leading to complete recovery.
About ten percent of brachial plexus injuries in infants require surgery.
Rupture injuries usually require surgery.
Avulsion injuries require surgery to reattach the nerve root to the spinal cord.
Praxis-type injuries, in which the nerve is damaged but not torn, usually improve within three months and eventually heal completely.
Stretch injuries heal on their own, with 90 to 100 percent of function returning within one to two years.
Severed nerves, particularly avulsion injuries in which the nerve is severed at the root, have poorer prognoses.
Environmental factors associated with schizophrenia include birth complications, viral infections during infancy, and head injuries in childhood.
The incidence of non-penetrating injuries to the eye, which includes corneal abrasions, is 1.57 percent per year.
Since metal is the most common material seen in penetrating injuries, an MRI is not usually done.
Pain is generally preventable only to the degree that the cause of the pain is preventable; diseases and injuries are often unavoidable.
If the child loses feelings in various body parts, injuries can be avoided by testing bathwater to prevent burns, inspecting the body visually for injuries, and using protective shoes and helmets.
Electric shock injuries are caused by lightning or electric current passing through the body.
In infants, electric shock injuries occur most often when they put metal objects in their mouths.
The body is an excellent conductor, and electric current from any source passing through the body produces electric shock injuries.
Damage to the smaller vessels is often followed by amputation after high-voltage injuries.
Many other injuries are possible after an electric shock, including cataracts, kidney failure, and destruction of muscle tissue.
In children aged 12 years and younger, household appliance electrical cords and extension cords are reported to cause more than 63 percent of injuries.
Wall outlets are responsible for 15 percent of electric injuries.
Other injuries are also possible if the child has been thrown clear of the electrical source by forceful muscular contractions.
The child may have internal injuries especially if he or she is experiencing any shortness of breath, chest pain, or abdominal pain.
At the clinic or hospital, treatment depends on the severity of the burns and/or the nature of other injuries found.
Recovery from electric shock depends on the nature and severity of the injuries.
Injuries from household appliances and other low-voltage sources are less likely to produce extreme damage.
In children older than 12 years, most electrical injuries result from exploring and playing around high-power systems.
Grade I sprains are mild injuries in which there is no tearing of the ligament and no joint function is lost, although there may be tenderness and slight swelling.
The homeopathic remedy arnica (Arnica montana) may be used initially for a few days, followed by ruta (Ruta graveolens) for joint-related injuries or Rhus toxicodendron for muscle-related injuries.
The inability to sense pain along with the complications of delayed wound healing can result in minor injuries, blisters, or calluses becoming infected and difficult to treat.
Maxillofacial trauma includes injuries to any of the bony or fleshy structures of the face.
Athletes are particularly at risk of maxillofacial injuries; one researcher estimates that 10.4 percent of all fractures of the facial bones are related to sports.
About 3 million injuries to the face and jaw occur in the United States each year.
In older adolescents and adults, violent crime or other personal assaults account for almost 50 percent of facial injuries, with automobile accidents accounting for 29 percent and sports-related accidents for another 11 percent.
Patients between the ages of 17 and 30 are more likely to suffer facial injuries from gunshot wounds, while older adults are more likely to be injured by attacks with blunt objects.
About 10 percent of facial injuries in young children are caused by parental abuse.
Of one group of 96 children who required inpatient treatment for head or facial injuries, 39 had been kicked or bitten by horses or other farm animals.
Domestic violence and abuse is also a common cause of facial injuries in children and adolescents.
The major symptoms of most facial injuries are pain, swelling, bleeding, and bruising, although a fractured jaw also prevents the person from working his jaw properly.
In severe injuries there can be temporary or permanent loss of vision.
There are penetrating injuries of the skin, ear, or eye.
Injuries to the face and jaw area require special attention because they involve the senses of sight, hearing, taste, and smell as well as such vital functions as breathing.
Proper treatment of these injuries requires a maxillofacial surgeon.
Several kinds of traumatic injuries can occur to the mouth.
Such injuries often accompany a jaw fracture or other facial injury.
Otolaryngologist-A doctor who is trained to treat injuries, defects, diseases, or conditions of the ear, nose, and throat.
Complex fractures or other injuries requiring a second operation may require explanation or discussion with the child.
Children or adolescents who are severely disfigured by facial injuries may require extra reassurance from family members as well as professional counseling in order to cope with their changed appearance.
In the United States, head injuries are the leading cause of accidental death and permanent disability in people under age 45.
Not all these head injuries involve subdural hematoma, but it is the most common type of bleeding in the brain to result from trauma.
Diagnosis is made based on history, external signs and symptoms of head injury (although external injuries may not always be present), and confirmed through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Head injuries have a high mortality rate.
Mineral toxicity may also refer to toxic conditions resulting from certain diseases or injuries.
Injuries can make the presence of tumors more apparent but do not cause them.
In the twentieth century, it was accepted that most cases of CP were due to brain injuries received during a traumatic birth, a condition known as birth asphyxia.
Other possible causes include abnormal development of the brain, prenatal factors that directly or indirectly damage neurons in the developing brain, premature birth, and brain injuries that occur in the first few years of life.
Serious physical trauma to the mother during pregnancy could result in direct trauma to the fetus as well, or injuries to the mother could compromise the availability of nutrients and oxygen to the developing fetal brain.
For some conditions, such as orthopedic disorders or injuries, an MRI may be performed in a physician's office using a small MRI unit called an extremity MRI scanner.
More serious injuries can cause skull fracture, blood clots between the skull and the brain, or bruising and tearing of the brain tissue itself.
Injuries to the head can be caused by traffic accidents, sports injuries, falls, workplace accidents, assaults, or bullets.
About 70 percent of all accidental deaths are due to head injuries, as are most of the disabilities that occur after trauma.
Both closed and penetrating head injuries can cause swirling movements throughout the brain, tearing nerve fibers and causing widespread bleeding or a blood clot in or around the brain.
Epilepsy occurs in 2-5 percent of those who have had a head injury; it is much more common in people who have had severe or penetrating injuries.
Those with severe injuries or with a deteriorating level of consciousness may be kept hospitalized for observation.
Serious head injuries can be devastating, producing permanent mental and physical disability.
As researchers learn more about the long-term effects of head injuries, they uncover links to later conditions.
Those requiring hospitalization for their head injuries were 11 times as likely.
The risk did not increase for people receiving mild head injuries.
Many severe head injuries could be prevented by wearing protective helmets during certain sports and when riding a bike or motorcycle.
Seat belts and airbags can prevent many head injuries that result from car accidents.
Appropriate protective headgear always should be worn on the job where head injuries are a possibility.
Internal injuries to the nose typically occur when a foreign object is placed in the nose or when a person takes in drugs of abuse (inhalants or cocaine) through the nose.
External injuries to the nose are usually blunt force injuries related to sports participation, criminal violence, child abuse, or automobile or bicycle accidents.
In addition to fractures, external injuries of the nose include soft-tissue injuries resulting from bites (human and animal), insect stings, cuts, or scrapes.
Penetrating injuries to the nasal area caused by air gun or BB pellets were as of 2004 also reported with increasing frequency in older children and adolescents.
Internal nasal injuries are unusual in infants but occur fairly frequently in toddlers and young children as a result of playfulness or curiosity.
In older children and adolescents, however, the single most common cause of internal nasal injuries is inhalant abuse or ingesting cocaine through the nose ("snorting").
A less common cause of internal injuries to the nose in older children and adolescents is the use of magnetized jewelry as a substitute for body piercing.
The second most common cause is automobile accidents (27%), followed by sports injuries (11%).
External trauma to the nose may be accidental (transportation accidents, animal bites, air gun injuries, and sports injuries) or intentional (fights, criminal assault, domestic violence, nose piercing).
Nasal injuries from piercing include bacterial infections of the skin and nasal cartilage, allergic reactions to the jewelry, tissue damage, and periodic bleeding.
Most of these injuries result from medical examination of the nose-particularly in emergency circumstances-or as complications of plastic surgery.
Internal injuries to the nose may be either mechanical (caused by foreign objects in the nose or by picking or scratching the tissues lining the nose) or chemical (caused by environmental irritants or substance abuse).
Chemical injuries to the nose are caused by accidental or purposeful breathing or sniffing of irritating substances.
In some cases, the physician may ask the child's parents for photographs taken prior to the injury in order to determine the extent of deformity or other injuries to the nose.
Photographs may also be taken for documentation if abuse is suspected and also for documentation of injuries for later plastic surgery.
Nasal injuries should be treated as promptly as possible to lower risk of infection.
Although local anesthesia is usually sufficient for treating nasal fractures in adults and older teenagers, general anesthesia is usually given when treating these injuries in younger children.
Such tearing or crushing injuries as those caused by bites take longer to heal than simple cuts and may require plastic surgery at a later date to restore the appearance of the nose.
Early symptoms include blistering on the hands, face, and arms following minor injuries or exposure to sunlight.
There may be injuries to the body of the penis that may be difficult to repair.
In 2000, there were reports that the surgical clamps used in circumcision were at fault in over 100 injuries reported between July 1996 and January 2000.
Although most dog-bite injuries are minor, about 400,000 children seek medical attention for a dog bite every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Of those injured, about 386,000 require emergency treatment and about a dozen die from their injuries.
However, most of the injuries suffered by children seeking treatment in emergency rooms are of low severity and result in treatment and quick release from the hospital.
About two-thirds of injuries to children aged four years or younger are to the head and neck.
Whereas the infection rate for dog bite injuries is 15 to 20 percent, the infection rate for cat bites is 30 to 40 percent.
Bites from large, powerful dogs may even cause fractures and dangerous internal injuries.
A physical examination requires careful scrutiny of the wound, with special attention to possible bone, joint, ligament, muscle, tendon, nerve, or blood-vessel damage caused by deep punctures or severe crush injuries.
Serious hand injuries should be evaluated by a specialized surgeon.
However, with the many physical and mental benefits of extreme sports comes the risk of injuries.
The most common problem in adolescent sports is sports-related injuries.
The number of other sports injuries include skateboarding, 49,930; hockey, 25,400; and gymnastics, 26,950.
Other sports injuries included general exercising, 38,560; snowboarding, 29,700; hockey, 28,070; and skateboarding, 27,470.
Heat injuries are always dangerous and can be fatal.
There are a number of diseases that cause excessive bleeding or bleeding from injuries too slight to have consequences in healthy people.
Such injuries are often the result of abuse.
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Injuries of the hip and upper thigh or shoulder and upper arm require a cast that encircles the body and extends down the injured leg or arm.
Splints are also often used for finger injuries, such as fractures or baseball finger.
A collar is generally used for neck injuries.
Cervical collars are widely used by emergency personnel at the scene of injuries when there is a potential neck or head injury.
Traction for neck injuries may be in the form of a leather or cotton cloth halter placed around the chin and lower back of the head.
For very severe neck injuries that require maximum traction, tongs that resemble ice tongs are inserted into small holes drilled in the outer skull.