What does MVA mean in medical terms?

[DaltonIrvi]

I came across the abbreviation “MVA” in a medical context and I’m not sure what it stands for. Can someone explain its meaning and usage?

 

[sophie]

MVA in medical terminology stands for motor vehicle accident which involves any injury or trauma that takes place as a result of this collision with a car, motorcycle, or other vehicle. It is commonly used in the emergency and clinical setting.

 

[jgvhka]

In medical terms, MVA can stand for several things depending on the context, but the two most common meanings are:

1. Motor Vehicle Accident – used to describe injuries or cases resulting from a car crash.
2. Manual Vacuum Aspiration – a medical procedure used to remove tissue from the uterus, often in early pregnancy care.

 

[TamieMaio]

In medical terminology, MVA stands for Motor Vehicle Accident, describing injuries or trauma resulting from car crashes or other vehicular incidents. In obstetrics, MVA can also mean Manual Vacuum Aspiration, a procedure used for early pregnancy termination or miscarriage management. Context determines the intended meaning.