What happens when there are many people injured from a severe accident? This is when paramedics face the realisation that not everyone can be treated at once. Read on to discover how care is prioritised when every patient is critical.
In critical moments following a severe injury or sudden illness, the method of transportation to a healthcare facility can mean the difference between life and death. Whether you are evacuated by road or air ambulance, the evacuation process can play a significant role in trauma and medical response systems. Read on to learn more about which saves more lives when you need to evacuate immediately.
When life-threatening accidents such as a car crash, a severe fall, or a traumatic injury happen, your body might suffer more than one injury. In most cases, this leads to multiple traumatic injuries which affect various body systems like the abdomen, chest, brain and spine simultaneously, a phenomenon known as polytrauma. Read on to learn more about polytrauma and what happens when a medical emergency responds to multiple injuries at once.
