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Healthcare and Medical Tips for Writers - INJURIES
Ever wanted to write an injury or hospital scene but found yourself lacking the precise knowledge? Ever been hesitant to google, or found that google doesn't give you a straight answer?
Well, you've come to the right place!
Here you will find information on: Wounds and wound care (bandaging, casting, stitches, staples, etc), trauma, emergency room care, blood loss, hypothermia AND SO MUCH MORE!
Source(s): A (so far) seven year career in healthcare, in hospital/ETC, hospice/end of life, and clinic settings, as well as NCLEX and MCAT textbooks.
Let's begin! (ps. this is a LONG post!)
A.
Allergic Reactions: See also, Anaphylaxis. Allergic reactions can be caused by a number of environmental, food, drug, and animal irritants. Reactions vary in severity from mild itching, sneezing, cough, etc to severe with what is called anaphylaxis, which is covered further down.
Mild reactions (hives, itching, sneezing, coughing, watery eyes, hay fever etc.) can typically be treated with over the counter antihistamines (benadryl, allegra), decongestants, anti-itch creams, or eye drops.
Severe reactions (difficulty breathing, throat or tongue swelling, racing heart, etc) require medical attention. Reactions can start out mild and very quickly become severe. The earliest symptoms are typically a cough with tightness in the chest, swelling (tongue, lips) and weak, thready pulse.
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Accidental Amputation: This occurs when a piece of the body is severed, either totally or partially during the course of an injury or accident. Most often affected: fingers, toes, ears.
What to do: STOP THE BLEEDING (see Blood Loss)! This is priority one. Elevate the injured area if possible. If their neck, back, or head is also injured, do not move them. Apply steady and direct pressure to the wound with cloth, bandages, whatever is available. If there is an object in the wound (i.e. something punctured through it), DO NOT REMOVE IT! Apply pressure around it. If blood soaks through the first cloth, do not remove it, apply more on top of it. Tourniquets, while often seen in movies, are typically not practical unless the injury is severe (major body part- leg, arm.) Watch the person for signs of SHOCK (see section below). In some cases, the amputated part can be reattached, so be sure to retrieve it and keep it cold, if possible.
Why can't I use a tourniquet? Preventing arterial blood flow to a limb will cause ischemia, and continuous application for longer than 2 hours can cause permanent nerve, vascular, or muscular injury and even skin necrosis. Incorrectly placed tourniquets can actually increase blood flow from soft distal tissue injury! Typically, simply applying pressure is the best and most indicated technique for saving someone's life.
When can I use a tourniquet? Extreme hemorrhages where the bleeding cannot be stopped via applied pressure may call for tourniquet use. EXAMPLE: Leg amputated above the knee where femoral artery bleeding is present. REMEMBER! Keep it applied for two hours or less. If you are dealing with multiple injured persons, a tourniquet may be your best bet for keeping all of those people alive.
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Anaphylaxis: (See also, Allergic Reaction) Anaphylaxis typically begins within 30 minutes of exposure to an allergen. The affected person may experience:
-coughing, wheezing, chest pain
-fainting, dizziness
-hives, swollen tongue or lips
-vomiting, diarrhea, cramps
-weak, thready pulse and pale skin
-many people report a sense of "impending doom" right before anaphylaxis.
Anaphylaxis moves VERY quickly, and can lead to SHOCK and LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS within minutes. Epinephrine is the most effective treatment for anaphylaxis, and it should be administered via shot in the thigh as soon as possible.
Contrary to popular belief, a person's life is not necessarily saved when epi is administered in the field. They still need medical help! Some people require INTUBATION, either en route in the ambulance or at the hospital to assist with breathing. Doctors may also administer intravenous antihistamines and steroids.
1 in 5 people also experience a second anaphylactic reaction within 12 hours of the first. This is known as biphasic anaphylaxis.
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Asthma Attacks: Asthma attacks are a sudden onset of worsening asthma symptoms brought on by the tightening of muscles around your airways known as a "bronchospasm". Someone suffering from an asthma attack will experience:
-Severe wheezing both with inhalation and exhalation
-Coughing
-Rapid breathing
-Chest tightness
-Tight neck and chest muscles (retractions)
-Panic
-Difficulty speaking
-Paleness, sweating
-Blue lips and nail beds (cyanosis)
Use of a rescue inhaler is vital, but is sometimes not enough. Keep the person calm, have them breathe out fully, then take a deep puff of the inhaler and hold for ten seconds. Repeat this process four times, waiting a minute between each puff.
If symptoms do not improve, they need immediate medical attention! Gradually, the lungs will tighten to the point that there is so little air movement that the person is no longer wheezing. This is called "silent chest" and is a very dangerous sign. They may begin to develop a dusky blue hue to their lips due to lack of oxygen.
B.
Blood Loss: The human body contains about five liters of blood. When you begin to lose blood, either from external or internal injury, it is put into four classes or stages.
Class I: Up to 750 mL or 15% volume lost.
Class II: 750 - 1000mL or 15-30% lost.
Class III: 1500 - 2000mL or 30-40% lost.
Class IV: Greater than 2000mL or 40% lost.
VISUAL GUIDE TO BLOOD LOSS HERE
Blood pressure and heart rate remain close to normal up to about 30% blood loss. Once this point is reached, the following symptoms begin:
At 40% or 2000mL of blood loss, you will die. This is roughly 0.53 gallons in the average adult.
When you lose a lot of blood or fluids from your body rapidly, you experience what is known as Hypovolemic Shock. It occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to the body.
Also see: SHOCK below.
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Broken Bones: Fractures of bones in the body are typically classified in two or three MAJOR categories in the trauma/field setting (and several other subcategories):
Stable: The broken ends of the bone line up and are barely out of place
Compound: The skin may be pierced by the bone or by a blow that breaks the skin at the time of the fracture. The bone may or may not be visible.
Comminuted: The bone shatters into three or more pieces.
What to do: Immobilize the affected area immediately to prevent further injury or displacement of bone. Apply pressure if there is external blood loss. Monitor for signs of internal blood loss (see BLOOD LOSS above)
Most fractures are treated with further immobilization (casting, bracing, screws/bars/pins) and re-setting (traction) of the bones as needed.
The downtime for fractures varies from several weeks to several months. Pain typically subsides LONG before the fracture is healed enough for the stress of normal activities.
During recovery, the affected person can expect to lose muscle strength and range of motion.
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Burns: Burns are classified into Six (though typically condensed to four) stages or "degrees":
-First Degree (superficial): These burns only affect the outer layer of the skin (epidermis). The affected area is red, painful and dry. Think of a mild sunburn. Long-term or lingering tissue damage is extremely rare and usually includes a simple change in skin color.
These can be treated at home or in the field, as the body is still able to regulate temperature or protect the body from infection.
-Second Degree (partial thickness): These burns involve the epidermis and the lower layer of skin (dermis). The site is red, blistered, and swollen/painful.
Second degree burns are often the most painful because the nerve cells of the dermis are exposed, and are characterized by the blisters they cause. The skin loses its ability to block infection and regulate temperature at this degree.
-Third Degree (full thickness): These burns destroy the dermis and epidermis and often penetrates the innermost layer of the skin (subcutaneous tissue). The site may look white or blackened and charred.
Third degree burns cause additional loss of fluid and heat, plus an increased risk of infection. They also cause nerve death, so the area may have no feeling.
-Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Degree: These burns destroy the first three layers of the skin. Some classifications differentiate that fourth degree includes fat, fifth muscle, and sixth bone. Others simply lump them all into fourth degree.
There is no feeling in the area due to the destruction of nerve endings. The body is extremely vulnerable to infection.
Severe burns (third and up) cause an explosive inflammatory response in the body.
From NIMH: A normal inflammatory response protects the body from invaders, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, cancerous cells, toxins, and foreign materials. It activates in response to infection, injury, or other threat. It is designed to destroy the cause of the problem, contain the damage, and clean up the mess left by dead cells and other debris.
But, when faced with large or deep burns, it can overreact, often making the injury more severe and harming the heart, lungs, blood vessels, kidneys, and other organ systems.
During this inflammatory response, fluid is lost rapidly and may lead to SHOCK (see below).
Infection is also a MAJOR concern with severe burns. Burns damage the skin’s protective barrier, meaning foreign invaders like bacteria can sneak past. Burns also severely weaken the immune system, so the body is less able to fight. Infections can occur not only in the affected skin area, but also in organs such as the lungs or bloodstream.
C.
Concussion: Concussions are a type of head injury that occurs during trauma to the brain. Sudden, direct blows to the head that make your brain move often cause concussions. They are the least severe type of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
Depending on their severity, concussions can cause a myriad of symptoms as they impair brain function:
-Confusion
-Clumsiness
-Slurred speech
-Vomiting, nausea
-Headache
-Dizziness or vertigo
-Visual disturbances (blurriness, light sensitivity)
-Ringing in ears
-Behavior or personality changes
-Memory loss
-Fatigue
Grade 1 and 2 concussions are typically treated with rest and downtime until symptoms subside. You do NOT have to keep a person with a concussion awake! That is a persistent myth.
Grade 3 concussions occur when loss of consciousness is experienced. Evaluation by a trained medical professional is vital to assess cognitive function and possible internal injuries/bleeding. Doctors/paramedics may ask questions such as:
-"Where do you live?" "Who is the president?" or "What is your name?" to gauge your cognition.
After any head injury, the first line of testing is CT or MRI scans of the brain to rule out bleeding or swelling.
In some cases, concussion symptoms may persist for months in what is known as Post-Concussion Syndrome.
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): CPR is given during cardiac and breathing emergencies. If a person is unconscious/unresponsive and/or is not breathing, CPR may be performed.
To perform CPR:
- Place the person flat on their back on a firm surface.
- Give 30 chest compressions:
Body position: Shoulders directly over hands; elbows locked
Hand position: Two hands centered on the chest
Depth: At least 2 inches
Rate: 100 to 120 per minute
Allow chest to return to normal position after each compression
Giving rescue breaths is often a matter of preference. If there is a risk of personal harm to the person giving CPR due to blood-borne or saliva-borne pathogens, DO NOT GIVE BREATHS.
-Give 2 Rescue Breaths:
Open the airway to a past-neutral position using the head-tilt/chin-lift technique
Ensure each breath lasts about 1 second and makes the chest rise; allow air to exit before giving the next breath
Continue giving CPR in sets of 30 compressions and 2 breaths until help arrives or the person is resuscitated. Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) as soon as possible.
D.
Dehydration: Dehydration occurs when your body does not have enough fluid and electrolytes to function properly. Early symptoms of mild to moderate dehydration may include:
Mild dehydration can be treated with increased water or oral re-hydration solution intake. You can make your own oral rehydration solution: 6 teaspoons of sugar with half a teaspoon of salt in one liter of boiled water.
Severe dehydration may cause:
- Extreme thirst
- Very dry mouth
- Rapid breathing
- Increased heart rate and low blood pressure
- Fever
- Little to no urine output
- Irritability, drowsiness, or confusion
Severe dehydration requires replenishment of fluids and electrolytes via intravenous treatment.
The average person in good physical condition can survive without water for THREE DAYS, though at that point, bodily function is severely impaired.
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Drowning: Drowning occurs when water enters the lungs, thereby preventing breathing and oxygen transfer.
Drowning can occur in as little as 20-40 seconds. In some cases, as little as 118mL or .5 cups of water entering the lungs can cause death.
If a person is found unconscious/not breathing/without a pulse in the water, the following course of action should be taken:
- Remove them from the water
- Perform CPR (see above)
E.
Electric Shock: Electric shock occurs when someone is exposed to an electric energy source, which flows through a portion of the body.
Muscles are stimulated by electricity. When a current 10mA or above travels through our body's flexor muscles, a person may experience a sustained contraction. Example: the muscles in the forearms that close the fingers. The person may be unable to release the source or electric shock, thereby increasing the severity.
When a current of 10mA or above travels through extensor muscles, the opposite happens and the body violently lengthens the limbs away from the body. Though it seems like a movie trope, a victim can be propelled several meters away from the source if their hip muscles are affected.
Muscles, ligaments and tendons may tear as a result of the sudden contraction caused by an electric shock. Tissue can also be burned if the shock is lasting or the current is high.
Shocks of 50mA or above that pass through the heart can cause cardiac arrest (see HEART ATTACK below). An outside current passing through the heart can disrupt the rhythm and cause ventricular fibrillation, which causes the heart to stop pumping. Victims rapidly lose consciousness and can die within minutes.
This disruption of the heart's rhythm can even occur hours following the shock.
F.
Frostbite: Frostbite occurs when the skin and underlying tissues freeze. It is typically classified into three stages:
Frostnip: Cold exposure leads to numbness in the affected area. As the skin warms, a person may feel pain and tingling. Frostnip does not cause lasting damage.
Superficial Frostbite: This stage causes slight changes in the color of the skin. The skin itself may begin to feel warm. If you treat with re-warming at this stage, the skin may look mottled. Fluid blisters may appear within 12-36 hours.
Deep or Severe Frostbite: At this stage, all layers of skin and underlying tissue begin to be affected. Skin may turn white or blue-gray and all sensation of cold and pain are lost. Joints and muscles stop working and large blisters form 24-48 hours after re-warming. The tissue then turns hard and black as it dies.
Severe cases of frostbite may cause blood clots, which can lead to thrombosis and death. The full extent of the damage may take weeks to develop.
In all cases, the area must be re-warmed. In more severe cases, surgical removal of the affected area may be required, up to and including amputation of limbs.
G.
Gangrene: Gangrene is the death of body tissue that occurs due to lack of blood flow or severe bacterial infections. Most commonly, the fingers and toes are affected, but it can also occur internally.
Symptoms of gangrene include:
- Skin discoloration: pale, blue, purple, black, or red depending on the infection type.
- Swelling
- Blisters
- Sudden pain followed swiftly by lack of feeling
- Foul-smelling discharge from the wound
If the gangrene extends to tissue beneath the surface, the person may also experience fever and a feeling of general unwellness.
If the germs spread into your bloodstream, sepsis and septic shock can occur.
Gangrene that progresses to tissue death may require surgical debridement or even amputation of the affected limb.
H.
Heart Attack: Cardiac arrest occurs when the blood no longer flows to a section of the heart and it can no longer get oxygen. If the flow isn't restored promptly, the section may begin to die.
Symptoms of cardiac arrest differ wildly from person to person depending on gender, general health, and age, but usually include:
- Chest pain, which is generally center or left sided. It may feel like pressure, squeezing, or fullness.
- Upper body discomfort, usually in the arm, neck, jaw, or upper stomach.
- Shortness of breath.
Also commonly reported: cold sweat, unusual tiredness, nausea, dizziness, a feeling of impending doom.
Contrary to television depictions, heart attacks are not always instantaneous chest pain and declination of function. Sometimes, the process may take days.
Healthcare professionals may start the following before even definitively knowing the person is having a heart attack:
- Aspirin to prevent clotting
- Nitroglycerin to improve blood flow
- Oxygen therapy
- Pain medication
Once cardiac arrest is the confirmed diagnosis, intravenous clot-dissolving medications (tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), alteplase, reteplase, etc) and coronary angioplasty are given to open blocked arteries.
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Hypothermia: Hypothermia occurs when the body has an abnormally low temperature (below 95°F (35°C)).
Body temperature is regulated by the hypothalamus in the brain. When exposed to cold, the hypothalamus begins to raise the body temperature through shivering and increased muscle tone.
Hypothermia occurs in stages with clear symptoms:
Mild (Body temperature of 90–95°F (32–35°C)): Garbled or unclear speech, pale and dry skin, loss of motor function, tiredness, memory loss, lack of judgement, hunger, increased heart rate, shivering.
Moderate (Body temperature of 82–90°F (28–32°C)): Lethargy, enlarged and unresponsive pupils, low blood pressure, slow heart rate, paradoxical undressing due to feeling warm, continued decline in cognition. Shivering stops between 86–90°F (30–32°C).
Severe (Body temperature of less than 82°F (28°C)): Unresponsiveness, decline in heart rate and blood pressure, lung congestion, loss of reflexes, eventually failure of heart and lung function.
Immediate treatment includes moving the person to a warm, dry place or sheltering them from the elements. Removing wet clothing. Covering the person with a blanket or dry clothing/garments. Making skin-to-skin contact. If able, making them drink a warm beverage.
Avoid jostling or abruptly moving the person, as this can trigger a fatal heart arrhythmia.
If the person becomes unconscious and has no pulse or breath sounds, administer CPR (see above). A person who has hypothermia can appear dead and still be resuscitated.
Clinical treatment in a healthcare setting may involve: Core warming with warm intravenous fluids and even hemodialysis (filtering of blood with a machine).
L.
Loss of Consciousness: Unconsciousness can occur for a number of reasons including: head trauma, drug and alcohol use, lac of oxygen, and panic.
Severity of brain injuries that are accompanied by LoC are defined in four stages:
Mild: Unconscious for <15 minutes
Moderate: Unconscious for 15 minutes to six hours.
Severe: Unconscious for 6 - 48 hours.
Very Severe: Unconscious for > 48 hours.
R.
Rabies: Rabies is a zoonotic disease caused by an infection with the Lyssavirus genus. It is transmitted by the saliva of infected animals. Dog bites account for about 99% of human rabies cases.
If not immediately treated, rabies almost always fatal to the host. Unfortunately, rabies also has a highly varied incubation period (days, weeks, or months). This period varies based on:
- Location of the exposure site (proximity to the brain)
- Type of rabies virus
- Existing immunity
Early symptoms of rabies are flu-like, including: weakness, discomfort, fever, or headache. Bite site discomfort is also common (prickling, itching). This may last for days.
Symptoms then move to cerebral dysfunction, including: anxiety, confusion, and agitation. This then progresses to delirium, hallucinations, hydrophobia (fear or aversion to water) and insomnia.
Once clinical signs of rabies appear, the disease is almost always fatal. Treatment is merely aimed at supporting the person and lessening symptoms.
Less than 20 cases of human survival from clinical rabies have been documented on record.
The only true way to treat rabies is with pre or post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) with rabies immune globulin before clinical signs appear.
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Shock: Shock is a critical body condition brought on by sudden drop in blood flow within the body. It can results from trauma, blood loss, burns, poisoning, and even allergic reactions.
If left untreated, it can lead to organ damage and death.
Signs of shock may include:
- Cool, clammy skin
- Pale or ashen tone
- Cyanosis (blue tinge to lips and nail beds. NOTE: May appear gray in darker skin tones!)
- Rapid pulse (tachycardia)
- Fast breathing (tachypnea)
- Nausea and vomiting
- Enlarged, unresponsive pupils
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Change in mental status (agitation, anger, anxiety)
- Loss of consciousness
Treatment depends on the cause and the severity, but may include: intravenous fluids, CPR if breathing stops, epinephrine if the person is experiencing an allergic reaction.
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Smoke Inhalation: Smoke inhalation is the leading cause of death during fires. The mechanism of action is complex and includes thermal injuries, chemical injury, and asphyxiation and toxicity.
There are three different types/causes of smoke inhalation injury:
Simple Asphyxiants:
- Combustion can use up oxygen near a fire and deprive the victim of oxygen.
- Smoke itself can contain byproducts that do not directly harm the victim, but that take up needed space that oxygen would occupy. Carbon dioxide, for example.
Irritant Compounds: Combustion that occurs during a fire can create chemicals that damage the skin and mucous membranes. This causes disruption in the function of the respiratory tract, which causes swelling, airway collapse, and respiratory failure. Examples include: sulfur dioxide, ammonia, and chlorine.
Chemical Asphyxiants: Some fires can produce compounds that cause disruption at the cellular level, interfering with the body's ability to exchange oxygen correctly and lead to cell death. Examples include: carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, and hydrogen cyanide.
Symptoms of smoke inhalation may include:
-Cough
-Shortness of breath
-Noisy or hoarse breathing
-Bloodshot eyes
-Changes in skin color
-Blackening of the nostrils and throat caused by soot
-Headache
-Changes in cognition
Medical intervention and testing may include:
-Chest x-ray
-Pulse oximetry (checking your blood oxygen levels)
-Blood tests: CBC, CMP, arterial blood gasses, and carboxyhemoglobin and methoglobin levels.
Treatment varies by severity, but may include:
-Bed rest
-Oxygen
-Hyperbaric oxygenation (in the case of carbon monoxide poisioning)
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Stitches: Stitches are a type of wound closure that assists in healing the skin and underlying tissue when bandages or adhesive are insufficient.
A good rule of thumb is 5-6 stitches per inch of wound.
Each stitch is an individual piece of filament knotted off, rather than a continued thread like you would see in fabric.
(extra pages of tankobon vol 22. translated below)
On behalf of the Japanese Government, Zenin family, Gojou family, and Kamo family decided on the following memorandum for all Jujutsu sorcerers.
1. Mission
[1] The mission of jujutsu sorcerers is to maintain the peace and safety of society by preventing the calamity from cursed technique, curse spirits, and cursed objects.
[2] All jujutsu sorcerers must obey this memorandum. The rules established in this memorandum are applied to prioritize the laws and ordinances.
2. Jujutsu Headquarters
[1] The Jujutsu Headquarters is established in the Japanese Government as the highest institution to regulate jujutsu sorcerers
[2] The Jujutsu Headquarters are appointed by the Prime Minister based on nominations from Zenin family, Gojou family, and Kamo family.
3. Jujutsu Technical College
[1] The Jujutsu Technical Colleges are established in Metropolitan Tokyo and Kyoto Prefecture as an institution of education, guidance, and supervision for jujutsu sorcerers.
[2] Headmaster as the leader of Jujutsu Technical College administers all matter in relation to the development and threat of jujutsu sorcerers, and have the rights to command and supervise of all jujutsu sorcerers.
[3] Headmaster is appointed by Jujutsu Headquarters based on the recommendation of Zenin family, Gojou family, and Kamo family.
[4] Jujutsu Headquarters has the rights to command Headmasters. However, in an urgent situation, Jujutsu Headquarters can command and supervise all jujutsu sorcerers directly.
(continued under the cut)
4. Grade of Jujutsu Sorcerer
[1] Jujutsu sorcerers can be established into Special-grade, First grade, Second grade, Third grade, or Fourth grade. Jujutsu sorcerer of higher grade can instruct jujutsu sorcerer from lower grade regarding their mission.
[2] Jujutsu Headquarters grant or change certification of jujutsu sorcerers grade following fair and reasonable standards.
[3] Jujutsu sorcerer will be able to accept salaries and benefits according to their grade based on rules of Jujutsu Headquarters.
5. Punishment
If a jujutsu sorcerer doesn’t obey a command or violates the obligation established in this memorandum, the Jujutsu Headquarters can impose one or more of the following punishments:
[a] Public death penalty
[b] Secret death penalty
[c] Curse user designation
[d] Being sealed
[e] Detention
[f] House arrest
[g] Property confiscation
6. Retirement
[1] Jujutsu sorcerer will be able to retire based on the approval of Jujutsu Headquarters. After retirement, the jujutsu sorcerer shall have no grade.
[2] After jujutsu sorcerer retires, they are not allowed to exercise cursed technique. However, this rule does not apply in a necessary situation to follow the next obligation.
7. Responding to Threat
[1] Cursed spirits, cursed objects, and curse users pose threat.
[2] If a jujutsu sorcerer encounters a threat, they must report directly to Headmasters. The headmaster will determine the grade of threat based on report, notify the Jujutsu Headquarters, then organize and dispatch the necessary personnel and equipment to suppress the threat.
8. Secrecy
Jujutsu sorcerers shall not reveal the existence of cursed technique, cursed spirits, and cursed objects to non-sorcerers. However, this rule does not apply if the situation is necessary to obey the previous obligation.
9. Protection of non-sorcerers
Jujutsu sorcerers shall not harm non-sorcerers using cursed technique, cursed spirits, or cursed objects. Also, do not overlook threat that can harm non-sorcerers. However, the rule does not apply when it’s unavoidable to protect one’s or other’s life.
Handwritten*
Report from (--)
Regarding the repeal to Gojou immediate revocation, it is imperative that the hearing to Gojou family to be conducted (the absence of family head?) [pointing to dead?]
Inside the barrier: (presumably two names, blackened. The second name followed by “suspension”**)
Supervision: Denyou Law Office, Lawyer Hirano Kei.
t/n:
*I hope this make sense since the handwriting IS SO BAD
**These are presumably Tsukumo Yuki and Tengen’s cease of activity
Demisexuality is an asexual-spectrum orientation that is often overlooked when people try to write asexual characters, which is a shame, because a lot of bad asexual stories could become good demisexual stories if the authors were better informed. So I’m here to inform you.
For the purposes of this essay, I will assume you’re writing a mixed demisexual+allosexual romantic relationship, because A) the vast majority of stories containing demisexuality or asexuality in romantic relationships have one of the partners as allosexual, and B) mixed relationship stories are prone to unfortunate implications about asexuality and demisexuality. I’ve never actually found a demisexual+demisexual, asexual+asexual or asexual+demisexual romantic pairing in fiction. I’d love to see it written, though.
Also: This essay focuses on romantic demisexual characters. However, aromantic demisexual people exist, too. They may engage in close platonic or queerplatonic relationships, or they may choose to be single or adopt some other lifestyle. Much of this essay can be applied to platonic and queerplatonic relationships as well as to romantic ones.
Asexuality and demisexuality are alike in that, the vast majority of the time, neither experiences sexual attraction to other people. The two orientations have a lot of experiences and issues in common, to the point that it’s not unusual for someone to initially identify as one and later realize they’re the other. When it comes to people that we don’t know well, demisexual and asexual people act and feel pretty much the same way - no sexual attraction is present at all.
But unlike asexuals, demisexual people have the potential to feel sexual attraction to someone if they have established an emotional connection to them. The strength of connection required varies depending on the demisexual person in question - anywhere from “I know you pretty well” to “We’ve been dating for years.” Even if the bond is established, it’s no guarantee that sexual attraction will happen, and sometimes demisexual people carry on happy relationships without ever becoming sexually attracted to the person they love.
Some demisexual people find it useful to explain their sexuality in terms of the primary/secondary model of attraction. Primary attraction is attraction that occurs upon first meeting someone, while secondary attraction only develops after getting to know someone better. In this model, most allosexual people feel both forms of attraction, demisexual people only feel secondary attraction, and asexual people feel neither.
In my posts on asexual stereotypes and asexual fetishization, I discussed how many stories with asexual characters involve changing the asexual character into someone who actively desires sex and feels sexually attracted to their lover. In the process of changing the asexual character’s emotions, they undermine asexuality as a sexual orientation and perpetuate harmful ideas about asexual people. But demisexual people’s feelings can and sometimes do change this way in real life. So by making your asexual-spectrum character demisexual instead of strictly asexual, you can represent a sexual minority (yay!), have all the slow-building sexual tension you want (yay!) and not shit on asexual people along the way (yaaaay!)
It’s still possible to be problematic when you do this, though. If you’re not careful, you might accidentally imply that…
All asexual people are actually demisexual.
This invalidates asexual people and encourages allosexuals to try to change us.
If your character changes from identifying as asexual to identifying as demisexual, point out that many asexual people do not change this way, and that the demisexual character’s experiences don’t represent everyone’s experiences.
A character can also go from identifying as demisexual to asexual if they decide that “asexual” describes them better.
There are also some people who identify as “asexual, but with one exception,” or as asexual and demisexual at the same time (because they find both of those terms useful for describing their sexuality). So you can also write a character who changes to identify in more complex ways.
Don’t be afraid to write an asexual-spectrum character who’s mistaken about their sexuality, and who changes their mind about how they identify. That’s perfectly fine. The important thing is to do this without casting doubt on the validity of other asexual-spectrum people’s orientations.
Demisexuality is a change from being asexual to being allosexual.
This suggests that demisexuality is not a real orientation in its own right. A character who identifies first as asexual, and then as demisexual after entering a sexual relationship, has not “lost” their asexuality, but rather discovered that it was not fully descriptive of them. They were probably demisexual all along and just didn’t know it.
Note: Sexual orientation can be fluid, and some people actually do shift from asexual to demisexual, but that is a different phenomenon from the circumstances in which demisexual people sometimes develop sexual attraction.
A demisexual character who used to identify as asexual will probably still feel like they have much in common with asexual people, and they are the same person as they were before. They will not begin acting like most allosexual people do. For example, if they were utterly repulsed by the thought of sex with most people, bored by pornography, and oblivious to flirting before, they will probably still be that way after they start calling themselves demisexual. (But if their sexual partner is involved in these activities, a demisexual character’s responses may change.)
Demisexual people vary greatly in their general preferences regarding sex, porn, kinks, masturbation, and other sexual activities. There is no “typical demisexual” lifestyle or attitude that you should try to capture; instead, focus on writing your character as well-rounded and consistent.
The allosexual partner was responsible for the changes in the demisexual character’s feelings.
Being able to “overcome” demisexuality is insulting to the demisexual character, because it makes the demisexual passive and uninvolved in their own sexuality. Furthermore, a lack of sexual attraction in demisexual people is not an obstacle to be defeated, or an achievement to be unlocked, any more than it is for asexuals or any other orientation.
If the demisexual character develops feelings for their allosexual partner, then it should be presented as a nice surprise or something that just happens on its own, not as something that was earned. People are not vending machines who will put out love or desire if you just give them enough affection tokens.
The fact that the demisexual person now feels sexual attraction means that they love their partner more, or that the relationship is more real.
Whether a demisexual person becomes sexually attracted to someone they love is not really controllable, and it’s often unpredictable. It is not a demisexual’s responsibility to become sexually attracted to their partner, and a lack of sexual attraction does not imply a lack of love. A close relationship is not deeper or superior simply because sexual attraction is present.
Take care not to portray the relationship as less valid, less important, or worth less because one character feels more sexual attraction than the other. It is possible for tension or difficulties to arise from this disparity, and that can be a good challenge for the characters to work through. One or both of the characters might, consciously or unconsciously, think that “sexual attraction = love,” and feel hurt if sexual attraction is absent. There’s a big potential for drama here, if that’s what you want to write. But keep in mind that an attraction gap doesn’t have to lead to conflict, and sometimes a relationship with asymmetric attraction is perfectly happy just the way it is.
The characters may have wrongheaded ideas about “sexual attraction = love,” but if so, then the narrative should make it clear that these assumptions are false.
Demisexuality is a choice, or a change in behavior.
In case it wasn’t already clear…NO. A demisexual person is not someone who wants to wait a while before they decide to have sex with someone. A demisexual person is not simply “waiting until marriage.” A demisexual person is not necessarily a prude, or shy, or afraid of intimacy. And demisexual people are not necessarily slut-shamers who pride themselves on being better than people who have promiscuous or casual sex.
In fact, demisexual people can have casual sex, too! And some of them do! Demisexuality is defined by only experiencing sexual attraction in a specific set of circumstances, not by sexual behavior. Demisexuality is not a lifestyle, and demisexual people do not choose to be demisexual. An asexual or allosexual person can’t choose to become demisexual, either.
Demisexual people cannot choose when to become sexually attracted to someone, and sexual attraction should not be expected from them; nor should they be criticized for not feeling it toward a relationship partner.
Here are some more ways that you can write a demisexual character without invalidating asexual or demisexual people:
Have the demisexual character identify as demisexual from the start of the story.
Have the demisexual character originally identify as asexual, but later they decide to identify as demisexual instead.
Have the demisexual character explain what demisexuality means to them.
Have the demisexual character point out that just because they started feeling sexual attraction, doesn’t mean that all demisexual or asexual people can become sexually attracted to their partners.
Use a non-asexual-spectrum character as a foil. Show how that character experiences sexual attraction more readily, frequently and to a wider variety of people than the demisexual character does. This will highlight that demisexuality is not the same thing as “asexual person becomes allosexual.”
There are also some potential plot ideas and sources of conflict unique to demisexual characters:
Tension can develop between a demisexual character and their partner if the demisexual person has experienced sexual attraction in the past, but does not feel it toward their current partner. The allosexual partner might feel offended, hurt or insecure, and the characters may need to work through this together.
A relationship could be challenged by the unexpected development of sexual attraction. A demisexual and asexual character may get together not expecting sexual attraction to ever happen, but surprise! It does! How do they handle it? Or for any relationship, how does the dynamic change when sexual attraction occurs?
What if the sexual attraction challenges either of the partners’ sense of identity? A demisexual character might prefer NOT to feel sexually attracted to their partner. For instance, a homoromantic demisexual man might not think of himself as “gay,” and deny that his relationship is gay because there is no sex, but he could be forced to re-evaluate himself when he starts wanting his partner sexually. A married demisexual woman having an affair may believe she is doing nothing wrong because she is not sexually attracted to her lover - but whoops, there it goes, and now she has to rethink her life.
An allosexual could also have to rethink their attitude toward the relationship after their demisexual partner develops sexual attraction to them: Do they think it’s more serious now, or that they should treat their demisexual partner differently? Does it force them to rethink their own feelings and choices?
A demisexual person will have their own self-discovery journey that differs from an asexual person’s. They might have the self-realization moment twice, or have to “come out of the closet” twice, if they previously identified as asexual or another sexual minority. Demisexuality can make explaining one’s sexuality to other people more complicated. It can be fascinating to explore how a demisexual character deals with experiencing sexual attraction for the first time, how they discover demisexuality, and what experiences convince them to identify as demisexual.
And lastly, a disclaimer: I am not demisexual, but I am asexual. My knowledge of demisexual people’s experiences is thus rather limited. I asked demisexual people to review this piece before I published it, and I welcome any further corrections or additions from demisexual readers.
Big thanks to elasmoblam, shadowtalon, fixitpixie and adventures in asexuality for helping me improve this essay!
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The young wolf later intoduces him to other goth bands or barring that; gifts him items and clothes they think he'll love.
Oh and I feel he's dressed as Eric Draven during the peak of the festival of the lost.
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