Trauma Surgery Glossary

Ecchymosis around the umbilicus indicating intraperitoneal bleeding.

Surgical opening of the abdomen to relieve dangerously elevated intra-abdominal pressure.

The process of stopping bleeding through clot formation or surgical intervention.

A documented period of systolic blood pressure below 90 mmHg in trauma patients, serving as a critical marker for hemorr...

Fluid management strategy that maintains lower blood pressure to reduce bleeding in trauma patients.

Accumulation of more than 1500 mL of blood in the pleural cavity, typically requiring immediate surgical intervention.

A standardized approach for rapid delivery of blood products in patients with life-threatening hemorrhage.

Closed degloving injury creating a fluid-filled cavity between deep fascia and subcutaneous tissue.

Bleeding from deep anatomical sites that cannot be controlled by external pressure or tourniquets.

Emergency procedure to drain fluid or blood from the pericardial sac surrounding the heart.

Deliberate maintenance of lower than normal blood pressure in trauma patients to reduce bleeding while preserving organ...

Critical depletion of the body's compensatory mechanisms in severely injured patients, often manifesting as coagulopathy...

A life-threatening condition where air accumulates under pressure in the pleural space, compressing the lung and shiftin...

The documented need for blood product administration in trauma patients, often used as a marker of injury severity and h...