Trauma Case Study : Trauma Case

The status of this case is that the applicant is set to be evaluated by panel Qualified Medical Evaluator, Dr. Alice Martinson, on April 10, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. If you have not done so already, I recommend you forward the appropriate mileage to the injured worker for this appointment. Meanwhile, our office has already sent all the medical records in our possession to Dr. Martinson's office on March 20, 2017. I have also prepared a persuasive cover letter to assist Dr. Martinson in her evaluation

Trauma has a significant negative effect on a woman’s ability to work, with many women often being unable work for years at a time. When women are a part of WOTM, they are not necessarily ready for job searching. During the months of February, March and April, we had four “sector specific specialists” facilitate information clinics for both past and present WOTM participants. These specialists are experts in their field who volunteered their time with the WOTM program. Pictured: WOTM Clinic Discussion

Trauma complicates up to 7%(Proof?) of all pregnancies and is the leading non obstetric cause of death among pregnant women. The most common traumatic injuries are motor vehicle crashes, assaults, falls, and intimate partner violence(Table1).Nine out of 10 traumatic injuries during pregnancy are classified as minor, yet 60% to 70% of fetal losses after trauma are a result of minor injuries.(1) Maternal mortality secondary to trauma can often be prevented by coordinated medical care, but it is essential

Milestone One: Outline of Case Analysis – Needs A. Assess the impact of physical trauma on the children and family. The family of Anamalia has undergone both physical and psychological trauma as can be seen in the case study. Eloni and Kolomalu have both faced physical trauma. The short-term effects include the injuries that Kolomalu may get from the physical abuse of Eloni as well as injuries that Eloni faced from his stepfather’s abuse. The long-term effects of physical trauma, according to Brand et

training, and encouragement of self-care. For purposes of this examination, trauma related stress is divided into these four main conditions. To understand the extent and intensity of symptomology that psychologists are exposed to while providing services to trauma survivors, it is important to appreciate the types of severe symptoms that can occur because of major trauma. Major Trauma Major trauma for purposes of this study was defined using the criteria of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic

to SC. Finally, the client’s son was removed to foster care due to the instability of the family. This loss removed a significant protective factor for SC. Both family volatility and abuse tie into the theory of childhood adversity. Childhood Trauma Patterson, Moniruzzaman and Somers (2014) looked at childhood adversity as a predictor for homelessness and drug use. The correlation is evident for SC. The article describes how “childhoods of homeless people with mental illness have been described

It is estimated that there are more than 119,000 cases of child abuse, and 600 fatalities from it each year (Lindberg, Berger, Reynolds, Alwan & Harper, 2014). Although it is not a relatively uncommon occurrence, it can be very difficult to diagnose (Fingarson & Pierce, 2012). Physical abuse can range from broken bones to intracranial bleeds, but one of the most fatal types of abuse is head trauma. Another name commonly used for abusive head trauma is shaken-baby syndrome. Many professionals have

As with most trauma patients, this patient should be considered a to have a full stomach. Therefore, the prudent approach for the anesthetist would be to plan for a rapid sequence induction, using a short-acting muscle relaxant such as succinylcholine. The patient’s clinical picture indicates that there is still some occult bleeding and she remains hypotensive despite resuscitation. Therefore, versed, propofol, and large amounts of inhalational agent should be avoided. Small doses of versed can worsen

According to Cook and colleagues (2005), children who are exposed to any of the traumas could result in a loss of core capacities for both self-regulation as well as interpersonal relatedness. Furthermore, these effects are putting them at risk for additional trauma and other impairments that generally extend from childhood on, throughout the rest of their life. One of the impairments that may result due to trauma also includes behavioral control which can then lead to substance abuse. Childhood

rank order of the cases, this social worker feels that Case B has the highest priority, followed by case A and then case C. The reason why Case B has the highest priority is because of the age of the child. Children ages 5 and under are prone to suffer complications from being direct head trauma resulting in seizures, paralysis, coma and possibly leading to death (Hershberger 2014). According to the case study, there is evidence that the child has sustained multiple abusive head trauma multiple times