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ICD 9 Code for head injury with no loss consciousness due to falling object?
Head injury (with no loss of consciousness) due to falling object while at a store. ICD-9-CM Codes
Which of the following commonly is seen after a head injury severe enough to result in a loss of consciousness?
retrograde amnesia
What are two types of head injuries?
Concussion - Mild brain injury, results in a temporary loss of consciousness Contusion - Occurs when bruising of the brain happens, a more severe type of injury
What is a osha recordable injury?
Recordable injury is an illness under OSHA that requires medical treatment more than first aid. This can cause loss of consciousness, days that cannot go to work and even death.
Is a scratched hand an OSHA recordable event?
In most cases, no. A scratch will not usually require medical treatment, and is unlikely to cause loss of consciousness, loss of days from work, etc. An injury that requires only basic first aid treatment is not normally an OSHA Recordable injury.
What causes loss of consciousness in a person with diabetic ketoacidosis?
high levels of ketone and glucose can cause loss of consciousness in dka
What is the medical term meaning an agent that causes no perception of sensation?
Anesthesia: Partial or complete loss of sensation, with or without loss of consciousness, as a result of disease, injury, or administration of an anesthetic agent, usually by injection or inhalation.
Which is the most important indicator of a serious injury in a victim of a shotgun wound?
A huge gaping wound, loss of consciousness, absent or impaired breathing, fast and weak or absent pulse.
What is the medical term meaning brief loss of consciousness caused by a lack of oxygen in the brain?
Syncope is a brief loss of consciousness due to lack of oxygen.SyncopeSyncope - Temporary loss of consciousness caused by a lack of blood supply to the brain.
What does Annesthesia mean?
Loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness.
What are they main symptoms of a concussion?
Some symptoms of a concussion that you should be aware of are: headache, temporary loss of consciousness, dizziness, ringing in the ears, nausea or vomiting, confusion or slurred speech. If you have had any kind of injury to the head or suspect you may have a concussion, please visit your doctor or walk-in-clinic.
What does blank spells mean?
Loss of consciousness
