Contusion

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 Etiology 3 Epidemiology 4 Management 5 More General Terms 6 Additional Terms 7 References

Introduction

• A slight bleeding into the tissues with the skin remaining unbroken.

Etiology

• falls
• risk factors in elderly

• gait ataxia
• thinning of epidermis
• reduced subcutaneous fat
• increased capillary fragility
• medications

• warfarin
• NSAIDs

• physical abuse

• elder abuse
• child abuse
• domestic violence

Epidemiology

• common in elderly Clinical manifestaions:
• in the elderly

• 89% of accidental bruises on the extremities
• no accidental bruises on the neck, genitalia, buttocks or soles of the feet
• elderly more likely to recall circumstances of large bruise (5-20 cm) on trunk

• color of the bruise varies with time after injury

• on day 1, 16% of bruises are yellow
• reddish coloration accompanies bruises at all phases

Management

• preventive measures
• ensure safety of patient

More General Terms

• trauma

Additional Terms

• hematoma

References

1. Geriatric Review Syllabus, 7th edition Parada JT et al (eds) American Geriatrics Society, 2010

contusion (bruise)