Which of the following is the best definition of the Golden Period?
A) The ideal time it takes to assess a multi-system trauma patient
B) The ideal timeframe from time of injury until surgery
C) The ideal time from requesting a helicopter to it landing on scene
D) The ideal timeframe from call dispatch to arrival on scene

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The Golden Period refers to the time from when a traumatic injury occurs until the patient receives definitive care (usually surgery), and the ideal timeframe is considered to be within the first hour of injury. Option A is referring to the assessment phase, which may occur within the Golden Period but is not the definition of it. Options C and D are specific to helicopter transport and EMS response, respectively, but are not related to the concept of the Golden Period.

Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of the Golden