AI Article Synopsis
- The initial assessment of severely injured patients must be quick and systematic to identify and treat life-threatening injuries at the same time.
- A case study is used to discuss how to manage patients who have multiple injuries resulting from trauma.
- The main goal of rehabilitation for these patients is to help them regain independence and the ability to actively participate in society.
Article Abstract
Initial evaluation of severely injured patients requires an organized, rapid, and thorough evaluation of the patient where life-threatening injuries are identified and treated simultaneously. A case study provides the basis for discussion of the management of the multiply injured trauma patient. The ultimate goal in rehabilitation of a multiply injured patient is to return each patient to as much independent function and ability to contribute to society as possible.
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