Trauma facts for kids

Trauma is a word doctors use for a serious physical injury to the body. It happens when something outside the body causes harm. There are different kinds of trauma, depending on what part of the body is hurt or how the injury happened.

What is Physical Trauma?

Physical trauma means a direct injury to your body. This can be from accidents, falls, or other sudden events. Doctors work to help people recover from these injuries.

Types of Physical Trauma

There are several ways physical trauma can happen. Here are a few common types:

• Blunt trauma: This happens when your body is hit by something that isn't sharp. Think about falling off your bike or getting hit by a soccer ball. Even though there's no cut, the impact can cause serious damage inside.
• Blast injury: This type of injury is caused by the powerful force of an explosion. It can affect many parts of the body at once.

What is Psychological Trauma?

Psychological trauma is different from physical trauma. It's a deep emotional shock or wound. This can happen if someone sees or experiences something very upsetting or scary. It might be hard for them to deal with these feelings on their own. Getting help from a trusted adult or a professional is important for healing from psychological trauma.

Trauma Centers

A Trauma center is a special part of a hospital. These centers are ready to provide emergency medical help to people with serious injuries. They have special equipment and doctors trained to treat different kinds of trauma quickly.

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