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Drowning and non-fatal immersion in water

Non-fatal submersion (partial drowning) is asphyxia in water that does not result in death; partial drowning causes hypoxia due to aspiration or laryngospasm.

Treatment of burns: local, medication, surgery

Inpatient burn treatment, preferably in a burn center, is indicated for complete dermal damage >1% of the body surface area, partial dermal burns >5% of the body surface area, any burns >10%, and superficial and deep burns of the hands, face, feet, and perineum.

Consequences and complications after burns

The larger the burn area, the higher the risk of systemic complications. Risk factors for both complications and death include burns >40% of body surface area, age >60 years or <2 years, concomitant severe trauma, and inhalation injury.

Burns: general information

Burns are damage to the skin and other soft tissues as a result of thermal, radiation, chemical or electrical effects. Burns are differentiated by depth (I degree, damage to part of the dermis and the entire thickness of the dermis) and the percentage of damaged skin areas from the total surface area of the body.

Trauma and injury to the urethra

Urethral injuries and trauma are common in men. Most severe injuries are the result of blunt trauma.

Genital trauma

Almost all genital injuries occur in men and include damage to the testicles, scrotum, and penis.

Temporal bone fracture

Temporal bone fractures may occur following severe blunt head trauma and sometimes involve ear structures, causing hearing loss or facial nerve paralysis.

Jaw fracture

A jaw fracture is suspected in patients with new malocclusions or localized swelling and pain over the lower jaw area.

Spinal Injuries - Treatment

After complete transection or degeneration, nerve endings do not recover, and functional impairments become permanent. The tissue of the compressed nerve can restore its function.

Spinal Injuries - Symptoms

A reliable sign of spinal cord injury is a clear definition of the level of injury, above which there are no neurological changes, and below which neurological functions are either completely absent or significantly reduced.

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