Chapter 18: Principles of Trauma Flashcards

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Golden Hour

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The first sixty minutes following a serious traumatic event, during which prompt medical treatment may prevent death

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Injury Pattern

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A combination of injuries commonly seen in a patient based on the mechanism of injury

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Kinetic Energy

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(mv^2)/2

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Trauma

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Physical injury caused by an external force

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Trauma center

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A specialized hospital providing 24-hour trauma care, including stabilization, critical care, superficiality care, and nursing care

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