Color atlas of domestic violence / [edited by] S. Scott Polsky, Jenifer Markowitz.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Polsky, S. Scott.

Markowitz, Jenifer.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Family violence--Atlases.

Family violence.

Domestic Violence.

Spouse Abuse.

Medical Subjects:

Domestic Violence.

Spouse Abuse.

Genre:

Atlases.

Physical Description:

xvii, 213 pages : illustrations (some color), forms ; 25 cm

Other Title:

Domestic violence

Place of Publication:

St. Louis, MO. : Mosby, 2004.

Summary:

This unique resource looks specifically and comprehensively at the injuries frequently seen as a result of domestic violence. All the information needed to provide a strong background in domestic violence injuries is covered -- including blunt trauma, penetrating injuries, the forensic examination, and sexual violence. Excellent as a spot reference to help understand when specific injuries may be the result of domestic violence, this atlas includes more than 200 full-color photographs, radiographs, and ultrasounds to assist in the identification and documentation of domestic injuries.

Contents:

1 Clinician's Approach to Domestic Violence / Jenifer Markowitz, ND, RNc, WNHP, S. Scott Polsky, MD, FACEP, Paula Renker, PhD, RNc 1

Epidemiology 1

Physical and Emotional Sequelae to Abuse 2

Assessing and Intervening in Domestic Violence 3

Violence Screening 3

Barriers to Screening and Acknowledgment of Abuse 4

Clinical Clues 6

Violence Screening Protocols 6

Intervention 9

Documentation 11

2 Injury Patterns and Patterned Injuries / Jenifer Markowitz, ND, RNc, WHNP, S. Scott Polsky, MD, FACEP, David Effron, MD, FACEP 17

3 Approach to the Serious or Multiple Trauma Patient / S. Scott Polsky, MD, FACEP, Jenifer Markowitz, ND, RNc, WHNP, David Effron, MD, FACEP 57

Forensic Approach to Patient 57

Physical Examination: The Primary Survey 58

Secondary Survey and History 60

4 Penetrating Injuries / Eileen F. Baker, MD 63

Firearms Violence 63

Handguns 63

Ballistics 63

Entrance Wounds, Exit Wounds, and Clues to Range of Fire 65

Graze Wounds 68

Shotguns 68

Shot 70

Shotgun Slugs and Slug Wounds 71

Sharp-Force Injuries 74

Forensic Evidence 76

The Chain of Custody 79

5 Oral and Facial Injuries / Michael Power, DDS, James Connors, DMD, MD 81

Step-Wise Examination 81

Extra-Oral Examination 81

Intra-Oral Examination 98

Diagnosing Facial Trauma 103

Radiologic Evaluation 103

6 Blunt Thoracic Trauma / Alan Markowitz, MD, S. Scott Polsky, MD, FACEP, Jenifer Markowitz, ND, RNc, WHNP 107

Critical Chest Injuries 107

Tracheobronchial Tree Injury 114

Pneumothorax 114

Rupture of a Great Vessel and Hemothorax 116

Cardiac Injury and Tamponade 117

Examination and Radiographs 118

Rib and Pulmonary Injuries and Flail Chest 118

7 Blunt Abdominal Trauma / S. Scott Polsky, MD, FACEP 123

Assessment 123

Treatment 125

8 Trauma in Pregnancy / Justin Lavin, Jr., MD, FACOG 131

Anatomy, Physiology, and Injury Patterns of Pregnancy 132

Treatment 134

Fetal Assessment and Injuries 135

Follow-Up 136

9 Genital Trauma / Jenifer Markowitz, ND, RNc, WHNP 139

10 Musculoskeletal Injuries / Lori Sieboldt Lowery, MS, MD, Douglas J. Lowery, MS, MD, Scott D. Weiner, MD 155

Physical Examination 157

Injury Types 160

11 Patient Populations and Special Considerations / Jenifer Markowitz, ND, RNc, WHNP, Valorie K. Prulhiere, RN, BSN, FNE, SANE-A 167

Lesbian, Gay, Transgendered, and Bisexual (LGTB) Patients 167

Patients With Disabilities 168

Culture and Domestic Violence 169

Children Who Witness Violence 169

Elderly Victims 170

B Suggested Screening Questions 179

C Resources for Information About Patient Populations and Special Considerations 183

D State Reporting Statutes 187

E Communication Tools 189.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

OCLC:

53472667