Trauma care

Trauma Care

Trauma care refers to the medical specialty dedicated to the treatment of injuries caused by impact or physical force.

Pronunciation

• Trauma: /ˈtrɔːmə, ˈtraʊmə/
• Care: /kɛər/

Etymology

The term "trauma" originates from the Greek word "τραῦμα" (traûma), meaning "wound". The term "care" comes from the Old English "carian", meaning "to worry, grieve".

Description

Trauma care involves the initial resuscitation and stabilization of patients, as well as surgery and intensive care treatment. It is typically provided in emergency departments and dedicated trauma centers.

Related Terms

• Trauma surgery: A surgical specialty that utilizes both operative and non-operative management to treat traumatic injuries.
• Emergency medicine: A medical specialty focused on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability.
• Intensive care medicine: A branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and management of life-threatening conditions requiring sophisticated organ support and invasive monitoring.
• Resuscitation: The process of correcting physiological disorders (such as lack of breathing or heartbeat) in an acutely unwell patient.

See Also

• Trauma team
• Trauma systems
• Trauma (medicine)

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