An organized system of trauma care in an Army community hospital.
The use of a Trauma Team in a United States Army Medical Activity is described. Feasibility of implementation, logistical considerations, results, and applicability to other Armed Forces Hospitals are discussed.
Beresky
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Winn Army Community Hospital, Fort Stewart, GA 31314-5300.
Flores
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Crosland
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Allison
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D000328:Adult; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D005260:Female; D005845:Georgia; D006744:Hospital Bed Capacity, 100 to 299; D006764:Hospitals, Community / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006772:Hospitals, Military / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012040:Regional Health Planning; D014193:Trauma Centers / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000628:therapy*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000628:therapy*