Widening the dimensions of care
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Widening the dimensions of care

Cathie O’Mahoney Clinical nurse manager, A&E at Waterford Regional Hospital, Republic of Ireland

The trauma nurse role extends beyond the assessment, resuscitation and management of patients, to incorporate their psychological care and support of their families, says CATHIE O’MAHONEY

Major trauma can result in death or in multiple injuries that make patients vulnerable to death during the ‘golden hour’ that follows injury.

Emergency Nurse. 13, 4, 18-24. doi: 10.7748/en2005.07.13.4.18.c1189

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