Acute Traumatic and Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Despite the advances of society, the management and treatment of penetrating trauma and the bleeding associated with it remains a key part of any general surgeon’s training. Optimal management is of the utmost importance to ensure patient survival.

Definition of Penetrating Trauma

Penetrating trauma is any event that causes a break in the skin or body wall. Examples include gunshot wounds, stabbings, and incidents involving material penetrating the body like shrapnel.

Anatomy of Penetrating Trauma

Most patients requiring surgical intervention for penetrating trauma have an injury to the head, chest, or abdomen. Treatment depends on the injury and its severity.

Causes of Penetrating Trauma

The number one cause of penetrating trauma is violence, especially as caused by guns and other weapons.

Symptoms of Penetrating Trauma

Accelerated heart rate
Pain
Dizziness
Active bleeding from a wound
Decreased blood pressure

Diagnosis of Penetrating Trauma

For most patients, the diagnosis is obvious and due to the mechanism of injury.

Prevention of Penetrating Trauma

The easiest way to prevent a penetrating trauma is to stay out of potentially dangerous situations and always be aware of your surroundings.

Am I at risk for bleeding from Penetrating Trauma?

People with congenital blood disorders might be at risk for bleeding more quickly than others. In addition, certain professions are more at risk for exposure to penetrating trauma than others.

Treatment of Bleeding from Penetrating Trauma

The first step in treating patients with penetrating trauma is resuscitation and holding pressure on the area that is actively bleeding. Patients are given IV fluids to replace initial blood loss and improve blood pressure. The patient requires adequate warming. If there is evidence that the trauma has penetrated the abdominal wall and not just the skin and subcutaneous tissues the patient usually undergoes a laparotomy to find and fix the injury. Bleeding is repaired or the vessel is ligated. The nature of the repair depends upon the initial trauma.

To learn more about treatment procedures for this condition please visit the following: Procedures We Do

Open lower extremity bypass

Upper extremity bypass

Bleeding from penetrating trauma is a serious situation that needs to be stopped as soon as possible to preserve the body’s ability to deliver oxygen. Surgeons like Dr. Jenna Kazil spend years training to stop bleeding as quickly as possible. Patients in need of an extremity bypass on Florida’s West Coast should locate a distinctive vascular surgeon who has the surgical skills necessary to perform these serious surgical operations for the benefit of their patients. Dr. J. Kazil is an estimable vascular surgeon who has developed an impressive track record of successful cases in treating penetrating trauma. Dr. Kazil understands the important circumstances that drive the treatment with the accuracy and compassion that everyone expects from a world-class vascular surgeon. Jenna Kazil, MD, FACS, RPVI is an excellent surgical specialist working as a general and vascular surgeon seeing patients from South Sarasota to East Desoto and Hardee to North Hillsborough to West Manatee and Pinellas counties. Patients requiring an extremity bypass should contact Dr. Kazil at the Florida Surgical Clinic located in Bradenton, FL today to schedule an appointment with a unique experienced surgeon that possesses a unique blend of expert skills and compassionate care.

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