4 a.m.: Hans W. has been sitting in the car for hours on his way to Italy. He should actually take a break, but he has to be at the coast by 10 a.m.. He is shivering, yawning, his head is pounding and his eyelids are heavy. On the last exit from the highway onto … Microsleep Risk: Start Rested and Arrive Healthy
Spectacle Hematoma What is a spectacle hematoma? A spectacle hematoma is bruising that spreads around the orbit of the eye and thus discolors the lower and upper eyelid and the surrounding regions. The bleeding gives the skin a different color, which can vary from black/blue to brown/yellow, depending on how old the hematoma is. A … Spectacle Hematoma
Definition A contusion in the nasal region is the result of a blunt direct impact on bony, cartilaginous tissue, skin and mucous membrane. The damaged tissue in the case of nasal contusion is connective tissue and fatty tissue. The physical impact rarely results in a defect of the skin, but only of the mentioned underlying … Nasal contusion
Diagnosis Anamnesis (patient interview) is used to clarify the cause of the injury, which can then be clarified in more detail by means of a palpation examination. If a more serious finding is suspected, the injury can be depicted more precisely and narrowed down using imaging techniques. These procedures are usually classical x-rays, computed tomography … Diagnosis | Nasal contusion
Healing time The healing time is a very flexible time indication, but it correlates with the extent of tissue damage, the presence of a hematoma, as well as the patient’s general condition and nutritional state, and other factors. Avoiding strong to moderate sunlight can have a positive influence on the healing process. Depending on the … Healing time | Nasal contusion
