Trauma surgery
Trauma Surgery
Trauma Surgery (pronounced: traw-muh sur-juh-ree) is a specialized branch of surgery that focuses on the treatment and care of injuries, often life-threatening, that are caused by impact forces. The etymology of the term 'Trauma' comes from the Greek word 'Traumatikos', which means 'wound'.
Definition
Trauma Surgery is a surgical specialty that utilizes both operative and non-operative management to treat traumatic injuries, typically in an acute setting. Trauma surgeons are responsible for the initial resuscitation and stabilization of the patient, as well as ongoing evaluation. The care of the trauma patient often extends into the critical care setting.
History
The field of Trauma Surgery has evolved over the years from a discipline of general surgery to a standalone specialty. This evolution was largely driven by the increasing number of motor vehicle collisions, industrial accidents, and violent crimes that occurred in the 20th century.
Related Terms
- Emergency Surgery: A surgical procedure performed in response to a medical emergency.
- Critical Care: Specialized care for patients with severe and life-threatening illnesses or injuries.
- Resuscitation: The process of correcting physiological disorders (such as lack of breathing or heartbeat) in an acutely unwell patient.
- Injury: Damage to the body caused by external force.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Trauma surgery
- Wikipedia's article - Trauma surgery
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