Definition of trauma center
: a hospital unit specializing in the treatment of patients with acute and especially life-threatening traumatic injuries
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Sherman had been taken by ambulance, unconscious, to the trauma center from the accident scene, the intersection of Chinden Boulevard and Meridian Road.
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Level 1 trauma centers are also crucial regional resources for referrals, public education and research.
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Unlike other states, Indiana does not provide funding for trauma centers, Homan said.
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He was not taken to Froedtert Hospital, the area's Level 1 trauma center.
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At least eight people had been transported to the trauma center at Kendall Regional Medical Center, according to a source close to the hospital.
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Like with Rahm doing a $95 million cop academy, with our inner city gun violence, with schools closing, with us not having enough trauma centers.
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Gaubert said a landing area was set up nearby for the helicopter and the driver was airlifted to a level one trauma center, as is policy.
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The 25-year-old male driver of the other vehicle was also transported to a trauma center in critical but stable condition.
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First Known Use of trauma center
1973
TRAUMA CENTER Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of trauma center for English Language Learners
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: a part of a hospital that is specially prepared to perform emergency surgery on people with severe injuries
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: a hospital unit specializing in the treatment of patients with acute and especially life-threatening traumatic injuries
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