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  2. Dec 10, 2020 · Blunt trauma, also known as non-penetrating trauma or blunt force trauma, refers to injury of the body by forceful impact, falls, or physical attack with a dull object. Penetrating trauma, by contrast, involves an object or surface piercing the skin, causing an open wound.

  3. Jul 19, 2024 · Non-penetrating TBI (also known as closed head injury or blunt TBI) is caused by an external force strong enough to move the brain within the skull. Causes include falls, motor vehicle crashes, sports injuries, blast injury, or being struck by an object.

  4. Feb 4, 2021 · Traumatic brain injury usually results from a violent blow or jolt to the head or body. An object that goes through brain tissue, such as a bullet or shattered piece of skull, also can cause traumatic brain injury. Mild traumatic brain injury may affect your brain cells temporarily.

  5. Jul 11, 2023 · Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an acquired disruption of the normal function or structure of the brain caused by a head impact or external force. Blunt trauma, penetrating injuries, and blast injuries may cause TBI. However, not all impacts to the head cause TBI.

  6. Aug 7, 2023 · Describe the etiology, epidemiology, and types of injuries sustained in blunt force trauma. Outline the clinical presentation and evaluation of patients with blunt force trauma. Explain the management strategies according to trauma guidelines in patients with blunt force trauma.

    • Leslie V. Simon, Richard A. Lopez, Kevin C. King
    • Mayo Clinic Florida, Geisinger Medical Center
    • 2019
    • 2023/08/07
  7. Open head injuries involve penetration of the scalp and skull (and usually the meninges and underlying brain tissue). They typically involve bullets or sharp objects, but a skull fracture with overlying laceration due to severe blunt force is also considered an open injury.

  8. Aug 21, 2024 · A head injury is an injury that damages your head, including your skull and brain. Most head injuries are minor, temporary issues. But some head injuries can cause serious complications — especially if they cause bleeding inside your skull or damage your brain.