trauma center
noun
: a hospital unit specializing in the treatment of patients with acute and especially life-threatening traumatic injuries
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He was transported to a nearby trauma center and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.
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Brennan Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 6 Nov. 2024
Washington Woman Warns that Halloween Contact Lenses Almost Left Her Blind: 'a Nightmare'
Abreu’s parents called an ambulance and she was taken an hour away to a level-one trauma center in Fort Pierce due to the severity of her injuries.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
The girl’s sister went by ambulance to a trauma center and was in critical condition immediately after the wreck.
—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
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Brennan Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 6 Nov. 2024
Washington Woman Warns that Halloween Contact Lenses Almost Left Her Blind: 'a Nightmare'
Abreu’s parents called an ambulance and she was taken an hour away to a level-one trauma center in Fort Pierce due to the severity of her injuries.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
The girl’s sister went by ambulance to a trauma center and was in critical condition immediately after the wreck.
—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
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“Trauma center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trauma%20center. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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