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Indian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Pediatrics 17(1):p 13-16, Jan- June 2025. | DOI: 10.21088/ijtep.2348.9987.17125.2
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Trauma Nurses: The Unsung Heroes of Emergency Healthcare
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Indian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Pediatrics 17(1):p 13-16, Jan- June 2025. | DOI: 10.21088/ijtep.2348.9987.17125.2
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D. Kumar. Trauma Nurses: The Unsung Heroes of Emergency Healthcare. Indian J Trauma Emerg Pediatr. 2025;17(1): 13–16.Timeline
Received : April 04, 2025
Accepted : June 20, 2025
Published : June 30, 2025
Abstract
Trauma nursing is a highly specialized and demanding field within emergency healthcare, focusing on the immediate and critical care of patients suffering from severe injuries. This article explores the multifaceted role of trauma nurses, highlighting their indispensable contribution to patient outcomes in high-stakes environments such as emergency departments and trauma centers. It delves into the essential skills, responsibilities, and challenges inherent in this profession, emphasizing the critical thinking, rapid decision-making, and emotional resilience required. Through an examination of typical practices and core competencies, this paper aims to underscore the professional dedication and profound impact of trauma nurses on saving lives and mitigating long-term disability.
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All authors contributed significantly to the work and approve its publication.
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D. Kumar. Trauma Nurses: The Unsung Heroes of Emergency Healthcare. Indian J Trauma Emerg Pediatr. 2025;17(1): 13–16.
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Attribution-Non-commercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)This license enables reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator.
| Received | Accepted | Published |
|---|---|---|
| April 04, 2025 | June 20, 2025 | June 30, 2025 |
DOI: 10.21088/ijtep.2348.9987.17125.2
Keywords
Trauma nursingEmergency nursingCritical careInjury managementAcute careTrauma careNursing interventionsPatient assessmentEmergency departmentTrauma teamSearch for Similar Articles
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| Received | April 04, 2025 |
| Accepted | June 20, 2025 |
| Published | June 30, 2025 |
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Attribution-Non-commercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
This license enables reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator.
