Zero preventive trauma deaths. Is it possible, and do first responders hold the key to this lofty goal? Trauma accounts for at least 200,000 U.S. deaths per year. Recognizing this, in its 2016 report, ...

Approach the patient with an intentional primary and secondary survey to avoid letting painful and gruesome wounds distract ...

Recently, the concept of “trauma-informed” care has permeated many mental health agencies and clinical practices. It has become clear that many of the “symptoms” and presenting problems that bring ...

Intergenerational trauma occurs when multiple generations of a family feel the effects of past traumatic events. These effects can be emotional or physical. Traumatic events can influence a person’s ...

Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) trains EMTs, paramedics, and first responders to deliver rapid, effective trauma care before hospital arrival. By applying structured assessments, prioritizing ...

Trauma-related disorders encompass a range of mental health conditions beyond PTSD, including reactive attachment disorder, acute stress disorder, and anxiety disorders. Experiencing trauma can ...