trauma center
noun
: a hospital unit specializing in the treatment of patients with acute and especially life-threatening traumatic injuries
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The girl’s sister went by ambulance to a trauma center and was in critical condition immediately after the wreck.
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Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
While Santa Clara County swooped in at the last minute to purchase the hospital and save the trauma center, detractors of HCA claim its actions are further proof of its business model and how the company puts the well-being of patients below profit.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
Six firefighters required treatment at local trauma centers, while two others were reported to be in stable condition at a nearby hospital, Fire Chief Brian Fennessey said in a late-night news conference.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024
Six of the eight crash victims were critically injured and taken to local trauma centers.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 21 Sep. 2024
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Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
While Santa Clara County swooped in at the last minute to purchase the hospital and save the trauma center, detractors of HCA claim its actions are further proof of its business model and how the company puts the well-being of patients below profit.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
Six firefighters required treatment at local trauma centers, while two others were reported to be in stable condition at a nearby hospital, Fire Chief Brian Fennessey said in a late-night news conference.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024
Six of the eight crash victims were critically injured and taken to local trauma centers.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 21 Sep. 2024
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“Trauma center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trauma%20center. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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