Injury 101

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A type of ear laceration
An area of the brain responsible for hearing
A technique for treating closed kidney injury
A mesh of blood vessels in the lower nose septum responsible for nosebleeds (correct)

Direct pressure, gauze and adrenaline, and ENT referral (D) Signup and view all the answers

Ear laceration, auricular haematoma, and perforated tympanic membrane (D) Signup and view all the answers

Prevention (B) Signup and view all the answers

Shock, peritoneal irritation, and damage to organs such as the liver and spleen (D) Signup and view all the answers

Closed kidney injury (B) Signup and view all the answers

Elite rowers (D) Signup and view all the answers

Closed, open, and tension (D) Signup and view all the answers

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Common nasal injuries include epistaxis, nasal fractures, and septal haematoma.
Little's area is a mesh of blood vessels in the lower nose septum that is usually responsible for nosebleeds.
Traumatic epistaxis is caused by trauma.
Treatment for nosebleeds includes direct pressure, gauze and adrenaline, cautering, nasal packing, and ENT referral.
Common ear injuries include ear laceration, auricular haematoma, and perforated tympanic membrane.
Prevention is key for dental injuries.
Trunk injuries can cause shock, peritoneal irritation, and damage to organs such as the liver and spleen.
Closed kidney injury is common in children.
Rib stress injuries are common in elite rowers.
Different types of pneumothorax include closed, open, and tension, and can be caused by trauma or underlying lung disease.