A TRAUMA SCENE AND WHAT IT MEANS

Imagine, you just went to the mall with a friend and had a wonderful time.
   You are making your way to your car and this scene is in front of you. What
could possibly have gone wrong? Let us explain a trauma scene.

When an accident happens, such as above, specific actions are
 taken to care for the injured and take them to a place of safety.
 Typically, 911 is called and skilled staff arrive on scene to treat
 and transfer the injured to the Emergency Room.

This would be called a trauma scene.
 

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