trauma bay

Critical care zone

A trauma bay is a designated area in an emergency department equipped to receive and stabilize patients with severe injuries.

It contains specialized equipment for immediate assessment and life-saving interventions: The ambulance crew rushed the gunshot victim into trauma bay two.

Multiple trauma bays allow hospitals to handle several critical patients simultaneously.

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Regular scheduled medical examination

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Ward for surgical aftermath

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Facility for overcoming dependency

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