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Obvious sign of injury
Where it is clear from a brief observation that a person has sustained an injury.
Alternative termsVisible injuryPain relief
The alleviation of pain, typically by means of medication.
Plaster
A small piece of sticky cloth or plastic that you use to cover and protect a cut in the skin.
Pressure sore
Injuries to the skin and/or underlying tissue caused by prolonged pressure on the skin.
Alternative termsPressure ulcer; PU; bed sorePsychiatric care
A branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.
Seizure
Sudden, uncontrolled body movements and changes in behaviour that occur because of abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Skin integrity
The skin being a sound and complete structure in unimpaired condition.
Sutures
Used to sew up a cut in a person's body.
Alternative termsStitchesSwelling
A part of your body that has become bigger because of illness or injury.
Syndrome
A combination of medical problems that shows the existence of a particular disease or mental condition.
Treatment
The use of drugs, exercises, etc. to cure a person of an illness or injury.
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Common infections that happen when bacteria enter the urethra, and infect the urinary tract.