Trip
Trip (Medicine)
Trip (/trɪp/), in the context of medicine, refers to a sudden or unplanned event that results in an injury or health complication. The term is often used in emergency medicine and trauma care to describe incidents such as falls, slips, or other accidents that lead to physical harm.
Etymology
The word "trip" originates from the Old English word "trepian," which means "to tread or step." In the context of medicine, the term has been used since the late 19th century to describe accidental falls or stumbles that result in injury.
Related Terms
- Fall: A sudden, unintentional change in position causing an individual to land at a lower level, on an object, the floor, or the ground, other than as a consequence of sudden onset of paralysis, epileptic seizure, or overwhelming external force.
- Slip: An unexpected slide that results in an imbalance and potential fall.
- Accident: An unexpected event that happens without intention or through carelessness and that often results in harm or injury.
- Trauma: A physical injury or wound caused by external force or violence.
- Emergency medicine: A medical specialty involving care for undifferentiated, unscheduled patients with illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Trip
- Wikipedia's article - Trip
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