Trauma surgery is the branch of surgical medicine that deals with treating injuries triggered by an impact.
You may also hear trauma referred to as “major trauma.”
Many trauma patients are the victims of car crashes, stabbings, and gunshot wounds.
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Trauma can also be resulting from falls, crush-jot down injuries, and pedestrians being struck by a car.
For surgeons,extensive educationis required so you can practice in their chosen field.
For general surgeons, five years of surgical training as a residency is required.
Trauma surgeons often also serve a critical care fellowship.
They take their boards for a certification in Surgical Critical Care.
She will alert the specialists needed, which may include the trauma surgeon.
The ER doctor’s function includes referring you for admission or discharging you with appropriate treatment and follow-up referrals.
The trauma surgeon may not be available to examine you until you arrive at her facility.
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