Management of multiple trauma.
Multiple trauma management requires organization, teamwork, and rapid clinical intervention. The physician in both the trauma center and the community hospital should have a system for evaluation, treatment, and referral. Certain patients may have uncharacteristic responses to shock and stress, and one must be prepared to re-evaluate treatment plans. Finally, caring for trauma victims also includes knowledge of organ donation and survivor death counseling.
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Department of Emergency Medicine, Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona.
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D000368:Aged; D002675:Child, Preschool; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques; D003643:Death; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006117:Grief; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010808:Physical Examination; D011247:Pregnancy; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000379:methods; D009927:Tissue and Organ Procurement