Traumatic Deaths May Occur in Three Phases,or Time Frames

Traumatic deaths may occur in three phases,or time frames.The first phase occurs immediately after the injury,the second phase within the first 1 to 2 hours after the injury,and the third phase occurs days to weeks after the injury.Approximately 30% of total fatalities from trauma could be prevented with definitive trauma care,including appropriate and aggressive resuscitation with rapid transport to an appropriate facility.Which phase,or timeframe,of potential for trauma death,does this group represent?

A) Phase I
B) Phase II
C) Phase III
D) This represents all phases of trauma,not one distinct phase.