What is Trauma? Trauma is a life-threatening injury caused by a
physical force such as those related to a motor vehicle crash,
motorcycle crash, fall, pedestrian injury, gunshot wound, stab
wound, or other assault. No one expects to be injured; however,
tragedies do occur. They can happen to anyone, anytime,
anywhere. Trauma is a major health problem in the United States
and has often been referred to as the “neglected disease” of
modern society. What is a Trauma Center? A Trauma Center is an
acute care hospital that is committed to providing an organized
systematic response of healthcare professionals to treat injured
patients. This commitment not only involves essential staff and
physicians, but also other necessary resources, equipment, and
overall financial support for this system of care. Care of the
injured patient is a TEAM approach. It is led by the trauma
surgeon who has specialized training in trauma. The trauma
surgeon is in charge of the team and organizes the evaluation as
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