Chapter 18: Principles of Trauma Flashcards
1
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Golden Hour
A
The first sixty minutes following a serious traumatic event, during which prompt medical treatment may prevent death
2
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Injury Pattern
A
A combination of injuries commonly seen in a patient based on the mechanism of injury
3
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Kinetic Energy
A
(mv^2)/2
4
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Trauma
A
Physical injury caused by an external force
5
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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
