trauma
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
The term "trauma" means an injury resulting from exposure to—
(A) a mechanical force; or
(B) another extrinsic agent, including an extrinsic agent that is thermal, electrical, chemical, or radioactive.
Source
- 2014–present42 U.S.C. § 300DThe Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · for purposes of this part
The term “trauma” means an injury resulting from exposure to a mechanical force.
Source
- 1994–201442 U.S.C. § 300DThe Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · for purposes of this part
The term “trauma” means any serious injury that could result in loss of life or in significant disability and that would meet pre-hospital triage criteria for transport to a designated trauma center.
Source
- 1994–201442 U.S.C. § 300DThe Public Health and Welfare · Establishment of Program · for purposes of this section