Kenneth Kee

Neck Trauma, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book describes Neck Trauma, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases

Neck trauma is any injury to the structures of the neck such as the skin, blood vessels, spine.

A person must remember that the head controls the body through the brain.

The head and the brain inside it are connected to the body through the neck.

Any trauma to the neck can stop all connections of the brain to the body essentially cutting all transmission of the brain messages to the body and all blood and oxygen supply to the brain.

One of the ways used to kill a person is by hanging (suicides or death executions), guillotine (cutting off the head as in the French Revolution), and strangulations (homicides or murders).

Other ways of death execution is by gunshot wounds to the brain or neck or stab wounds to the neck.

Falls or ischemia to the neck blood vessels as transpired in the fall of Christopher Reeves (Superman movie) cause him to be paralyzed from the neck down.

Neck injury is not only trauma produced by blunt force trauma (falls, strangulation, hanging, infections, ischemia, motor car accidents, sports injuries) or penetrating injuries (gunshots, stab wounds) but also trauma due to repetitive stress as may be observed with poor posture.

Any form of neck trauma can be life-threatening to the person injured.

Neck Injury is a direct trauma to the neck part of the spinal cord
The skin of the neck may be torn and bleeding must be stopped
Movements of the head and neck are very painful and tight
The muscles and skin of the neck are difficult to move to one side

Neck injury can be caused by direct injury or a fall
If the person is unconscious, he or she must be sent to the hospital
The neck must be protected during movement of the injured person
Shock and hypovolemia may need to be treated with neck protection

Mild Neck Injury is usually a self limiting condition
The neck wound will heal with treatment and relaxation
Pain can be relieved by paracetamol or ibuprofen
Stiffness can be reduced by exercise and mild movement

Very soon the neck will return to normal
If there is usually no other injuries internal
Headrests in the car can reduce a bad neck injury
Getting a neck injury is such a misery!

-An original poem by Kenneth Kee

Zones of Neck Injury

For medical purposes, the neck is partitioned into 3 zones.

Separating the neck into anatomic zones or regions helps in the assessment of injury.

Acting as the line of demarcation, the sternocleidomastoid muscle divides the neck into anterior and posterior triangles.

Most of the important vascular and visceral organs are located within the anterior triangle enclosed by the sternocleidomastoid posteriorly, the midline anteriorly, and the mandible superiorly.

Except for single nerves to specific muscles, few vital structures pass through the posterior triangle, which is delineated by the sternocleidomastoid, the trapezius, and the clavicle (except for the region superior to the clavicle).

Few emergencies cause as great a challenge as neck trauma.

Since many organ systems (e.g., airway, vascular, neurological, gastrointestinal) are pressed into a compact area, a single penetrating wound is able of causing substantial harm.

Also, apparently innocuous wounds may not present clear signs or symptoms and possibly lethal injuries could be easily overlooked or discounted.

Airway occlusion and hemorrhage cause the most immediate risks to life.

Early Treatment:
1. Stop bleeding from neck wound
2. Hospitalization if signs of severe neck injury are evident
3. Protect spine in case of neck injury
4. Intracranial pressure monitoring of CSF
5. Use of steroid to decrease edema in brain

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction...

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Februar 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780463486061
• Artikelnr.: 75904552

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
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