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'''Injury''' is an act that damages or hurts. The [[term]] is frequently used in [[medicine]].
'''Injury''' is an act that damages or hurts. The [[term]] is frequently used in [[medicine]].
There are many different injuries and other [[medical emergencies]] that a [[First Aid|first aid]] provider can prepare themselves and their [[FAK|first aid kit]] to deal with. Considering what you may have to treat ahead of time can greatly improve your chances of success later on.
Injuries are perhaps the most common medical issue that first aid providers will need to treat since they often require immediate response, in comparison to most [[illnesses]] and [[ailments]], and happen without any warning or development.
*'''[[Fractures|Bone fractures]]''' are one of the most common severe [[injuries]] sustained during a [[Disaster|disaster]], having [[SAM_Splint|splinting materials]], [[pain killer]]s, and the proper knowledge of use will go a long way in helping to treat the patient.
*'''[[Burns]]''' may be thermal ([[heat]]), [[chemical]], friction or [[radiation]] (i.e. [[sunburn]] & [[radioactive]] poisoning).
*'''[[Concussion]]''' - [[Head injuries]] may appear to be minor at first but can lead to [[coma]] and [[death]] if not properly treated.
*'''[[Flesh wounds]]''' - This covers open and closed wounds such as [[abrasion]]s, [[incision]]s, [[laceration]]s, [[puncture]]s, [[contusion]]s, and [[avulsion]]s.
*'''[[Bites]]''' by any creature are dangerous, some are also [[toxic]], or may spread [[disease]].
*'''[[Frostbite & Frostnip|Frostbite]]''' is a [[cold injury]] where [[tissue]] has become [[frozen]].
*'''[[Immersion Foot]]''', often called [[trench foot]], is a serious condition that can lead to [[infection]] or [[gangrene]].
*'''[[Dislocations|Joint dislocations]]''' are both painful and dangerous to the victim if [[blood vessel]]s or [[nerves]] become pinched when reset.
*'''[[Sprains]]''' can be more debilitating than breaks in some cases and may easily incapacitate a person.
== See also ==
* [[Illness]]
* [[Ailment]]
* [[Exercise]]
* [[First aid]]
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