### Question
How does the law define trauma?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300d*, **trauma** is defined as:

> any serious injury that could result in loss of life or in significant disability and that would meet pre-hospital triage criteria for transport to a designated trauma center

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER X-TRAUMA CARE > Part F-Interagency Program for Trauma Research**

