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Signs Symptoms Blunt Trauma Motor Vehicle Penetrating Significant

Front What are the signs and symptoms of any significant blunt force trauma from motor vehicle crashes or penetrating injury?
Back Signs and symptoms of this are: Blunt or penetrating trauma to the neck, chest, abdomen, or groin, blows to the head sustained during motor vehicle crashes, falls, or other incidents, producing loss of consciousness, altered mental status, inability to recall events, combativeness, or changes in speech patterns, and difficulty moving extremities and headaches, especially with nausea and vomiting.

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