What are the Common Challenges in Injury Assessment?
Several challenges can complicate injury assessment:
- Non-communicative Patients: Infants, elderly, or unconscious patients may not be able to articulate their pain or injury. - Multiple Injuries: In cases of trauma, multiple injuries can mask one another, making it difficult to identify all issues. - Limited Resources: In resource-limited settings, the lack of diagnostic tools can hinder comprehensive assessment. - Bias: Preconceived notions about the severity of injuries based on the mechanism of injury can lead to oversight.
