Traumatic deaths may occur in three phases or time frames.Which phase occurs within the first 1 to 2 hours after the injury,where definitive trauma care has the most significant effect?

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The second phase occurs within the first 1 to 2 hours after the injury.These patients have injuries to the spleen,liver,lung,or other organs that result in significant blood loss.This is the group in which definitive trauma care (i.e.,appropriate and aggressive resuscitation with adequate volume replacement)may have the most significant effect (the golden hour).

Traumatic Deaths May Occur in Three Phases or Time Frames