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CHAPTER 5: CAR ACCIDENT HEAD TRAUMA

会話 1 : Initial Impact and Symptoms

Brenda was in a car accident and has come to the
hospital for a post-accident, physical trauma examination.

ブレンダは交通事故に遭い、病院に診察に来ています。。

Doctor: 日系アメリカ人 Brenda:アメリカ人

Doctor : Hello Brenda. The file shows that you were in a car accident.

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Brenda : Yes, I was rear-ended .
Doctor : When did the accident happen?

Brenda : Today.

Doctor : I mean, what time did the accident happen?
Brenda : Oh about… 3 hours ago.

Doctor : I see. And you said the car hit your car from the back.
Brenda : Yes, the driver rear-ended my car at a traffic signal.

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Doctor : Was it a strong impact ? How much damage was done to the car?
3
Brenda : It didn't feel like a strong impact, but the car was badly dented .
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Doctor : What did you feel at the moment of impact ?
Brenda : My body was shaken forward, and my chest hit the steering wheel.
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Doctor : Did you feel any immediate pain ?
Brenda : Not much. Not immediately. Just shock at first. And of course, my chest hurt, but it's more

my neck that hurts now.
Doctor : Have you had any blurred vision?

Brenda : No. Not that I remember.
Doctor : How about headaches?

Brenda : I feel a slight headache now.