skadetyp
Skadetyp is a term used in medical and emergency care contexts to describe the type of injury a patient has sustained. It is typically documented in patient records, triage notes, and injury registries to categorize the tissue damage rather than the exact mechanism alone. The concept helps clinicians plan treatment, supports accurate documentation, and enables epidemiological analysis.
Common skadetyp categories include contusion (bruise), laceration (cut), fracture, dislocation, burn, penetrating wound, crush injury, poisoning
In practice, skadetyp is often coded using standardized medical coding schemes, such as ICD-10, SNOMED CT, or
The use of skadetyp supports clinical decision-making, triage, and resource planning in emergency departments and prehospital