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Today's Terms
Burn, third degree
Definition:
A burn in which the damage has progressed to the point of skin death. The skin is white and without sensation.
Basilar fracture
Definition:
A break in bone at the base of the skull. About a half of basilar fractures are caused by bicycle or motor vehicle accidents, about a quarter by falls, and a tenth by recreational activities, particularly by diving accidents.
Falls and Hip Fractures
Definition:
Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths (Murphy 2000) and the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma
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