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How traumatic injury has become a health care crisis

Traumatic injury, or sudden physical injury requiring immediate medical attention, is an epidemic in the United States. It affects individuals of all ages, races and societal classes and accounts for over 41 million emergency department visits and 2.3 million hospital admissions each year.

Additionally, 214,000 people die yearly from traumatic injury, including things such as falls, car crashes and violence. That is one person every three minutes. Trauma is the leading cause of death for individuals from 1 to 46 years and the fourth leading cause of death for all age groups. Traumatic injury affects our schoolchildren, your grandparents, our troops – no one is safe.

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 How traumatic injury has become a health care crisis

Traumatic injury, or sudden physical injury requiring immediate medical attention, is an epidemic in the United States. It affects individuals of all ages, races and societal classes and accounts for over 41 million emergency department visits and 2.3 million hospital admissions each year.

Coalition for National Trauma Research

Formerly known as the National Trauma Institute, CNTR is a national non-profit that addresses the funding shortage and coordination gap in trauma research.

International Association for Trauma Surgery and Intensive Care

The object of the association shall be to provide an international forum for exchanging information and developing new knowledge in the field of trauma surgery and intensive care, whether by clinical experience or laboratory investigation.

International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation

Welcome to the premier organization for clinical teaching about complex trauma and dissociation. ISSTD seeks to advance clinical, scientific, and societal understanding about the prevalence and consequences of chronic trauma and dissociation.

National Center for Trauma-Informed Care

SAMHSA's National Center for Trauma-Informed Care (NCTIC) is a technical assistance center dedicated to building awareness of trauma-informed care and promoting the implementation of trauma-informed practices in programs and services.

National Trauma Data Bank

The NTDB is the largest aggregation of US trauma registry data ever assembled.

Pediatric Trauma Society

The PTS is a developing professional organization for all providers that are interested in improving outcomes for injured children through development of optimal care guidelines, education, research and advocacy.

Primary Trauma Care Foundation

PTCF is an organization set up by clinicians to train Doctors and other Health Care Professionals in the management of the severely injured patient.

Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research

SAVIR is a professional organization that provides leadership and fosters excellence in the science of preventing and treating injury and violence.

Society of Trauma Nurses

The Society of Trauma Nurses is a professional nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure optimal trauma care to all people locally, regionally, nationally and globally through initiatives focused on trauma nurses related to prevention, education and collaboration with other healthcare disciplines.

The Committee on Trauma

The mission of the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma is to develop and implement meaningful programs for trauma care in local, regional, national, and international arenas. These programs must include education, professional development, standards of care, and assessment of outcomes.

Trauma Anesthesiology Society

Trauma to this day remains one of the leading causes of premature mortality and disability around the globe, representing a substantial burden on our society. The Trauma Anesthesiology Society seeks to advance the art and science of trauma anesthesiology and all related fields through education and research.

Trauma Center Association of America

To secure the economic viability of America's Trauma Centers and foster the development of a national system of trauma care so that access to excellent care for the seriously injured is assured."

AO Foundation

A medically guided nonprofit organization led by an international group of surgeons specialized in the treatment of trauma and disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Founded in 1958 by 13 visionary surgeons, AO today fosters one of the most extensive networks of currently more than 12,000 surgeons, operating room personnel, and scientists in over 100 countries. Our vision is excellence in the surgical management of trauma and disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

Brain Injury Association of America

The mission of the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) is to advance brain injury prevention, research, treatment and education and to improve the quality of life for all people affected by brain injury.

Brain Trauma Foundation

Since 1986, the BTF dedicated its mission to improving TBI patient outcomes worldwide by developing best practice guidelines, conducting clinical research, and educating medical professionals and consumers.

CDC

The CDC Injury Center uses social media to provide users with access to credible, science-based injury and violence prevention information when, where, and how you want it.

Child Injury Prevention Alliance

The CIPA is dedicated to the prevention of unintentional and intentional injuries to children and adolescents in the United States and globally. CIPA achieves this goal through trans-disciplinary scientific research, translation of research findings into programs and policies, leadership in injury prevention initiatives and advocacy, and fostering national and global collaboration in injury research and prevention.

EuroSafe

EuroSafe, the European Association for Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, is the network of injury prevention champions dedicated to making Europe a safer place.

International Association of Dental Traumatology

IADT is a professional organization whose mission is to promote optimal prevention and treatment service in the field of traumatic dental injuries through interaction with dental and medical colleagues, the public, and interested parties in education, sports, industry and appropriate governmental agencies.

International Society of Ocular Trauma

The International Society of Ocular Trauma (ISOT) is a resource for ophthalmologists of all countries who have a special interest in ocular trauma. In addition to a biannual ocular trauma symposium, ISOT sponsors smaller regional meetings on ocular trauma. ISOT is an advocate for terminology standardization, so that physicians can more effectively collaborate internationally (see BETTS).

National Neurotrauma Society

The National Neurotrauma Society is committed to the promotion of neurotrauma research by enhancing communications, providing a forum, and increasing support on the national and international level.

National Safety Council

The National Safety Council is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to save lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities and on the road through leadership, research, education and advocacy. NSC advances this mission by partnering with businesses, government agencies, elected officials and the public to make an impact where the most preventable injuries and deaths occur, in areas such as distracted driving, teen driving, workplace safety and beyond the workplace, particularly in and near our homes.

Orthopaedic Trauma Association

The mission of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) is to promote excellence in care for the injured patient, through provision of scientific forums and support of musculoskeletal research and education of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the public.

Orthopaedic Trauma Society

A forum for Orthopaedic Trauma surgery in the British Isles.

Prevention Institute

As a national non-profit organization, the Institute is committed to preventing illness and injury, to fostering health and social equity, and to building momentum for community prevention as an integral component of a quality health system.

Radiation Injury Treatment Network

The Radiation Injury Treatment Network® (RITN) provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for victims of radiation exposure or other marrow toxic injuries.

Safe Kids Worldwide

Safe Kids Worldwide is a global organization dedicated to protecting kids from unintentional injuries, the number one cause of death to children in the United States. Throughout the world, almost 1 million children die of injuries each year.

Safe Transportation Research and Education Center

SafeTREC’s mission is the reduction of transportation-related injuries and fatalities through research, education, outreach, and community service.

ThinkFirst

The ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation's award-winning, evidence-based programs help people learn to reduce their risk for injury.

American Association for the Surgery of Trauma

The mission of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) is to serve as the premier scholarly organization for surgeons dedicated to the field of trauma and the care of critically ill surgical patients.

American Association for the Surgery of Trauma

Since its inception the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma was established to further the study and practice of traumatic surgery in its various departments, in the United States and Canada.

American Trauma Society

The ATS is dedicated to the elimination of needless death and disability from injury. For over 40 years, ATS has served as an advocate for the trauma care system, trauma prevention programs, and the victims of trauma and their families throughout the United States.

Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies

The ASTSS provides a forum for extending the understanding, prevention and treatment of major stress and trauma within the Australasian region.

Australasian Trauma Society

Trauma across the spectrum is represented by many clinicians who individually have been members of their particular specialty groups and colleges. The ATS focuses on multidisciplinary trauma management and as such members from many different specialities come together to benefit...

Australian Child & Adolescent Trauma, Loss & Grief Network

The Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief Network uses an ecological perspective to understand the effects of, and influences on, childhood adversity. Our recognition of the interdependence between the different settings and contexts in children's lives also informs the way we collaborate as Network Members.

British Trauma Society

The BTS is an active society formed to promote education and research in the care of the injured. The society is multidisciplinary and welcomes members from all specialities involved in the care of trauma patients, including allied healthcare professionals and medical students.

Canadian Orthopaedic Trauma Society

We are a group of Canadian Orthopaedic Association members who have banded together to perform randomized prospective multicentre trauma research studies. There are currently more than ten studies ongoing, supported by industry grants and peer-reviewed grants from numerous organizations.

Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma

The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) is a not for profit 501(c) 3 organization organized to furnish leadership and foster advances in the care of injured patients. EAST affords a forum for the exchange of knowledge pertaining to the care and rehabilitation of the injured patient.

European Society for Trauma & Emergency Surgery

The object of ESTES shall be to promote emergency surgery and trauma surgery in general and to disseminate interest, knowledge, ana quality in these fields all over Europe.

European Society for Trauma and Dissociation

Aims of the ESTD: -To promote an increase in the knowledge of Trauma, Dissociation and all disorders related to chronic traumatization. -To provide professional and public education about dissociation, trauma and trauma related disorders. -To support communication and cooperation among clinicians and other professionals in the field of dissociation and trauma. -To stimulate national and international research projects. -To provide knowledge and education specifically to those countries in Europe who do not have easy access in this field.

European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies

-ESTSS seeks to ensure that clinical research and policy practices in the field of psychotraumatology are informed by evidence systematically gathered and publicly scrutinised. -ESTSS seeks to ensure continued prominence is given to all aspects of traumatic stress and its many repercussions. -ESTSS seeks to promote networking between individuals and organisations within the field of psychotraumatology.

European Trauma Course

Aims at improving outcome of major trauma by offering state of the art trauma training with a focus on the multi-specialty, multi-professional team approach and on developing non-technical skills as a team-leader and a team-member.

Israel Trauma Society

The Israel Trauma Society was established in 1993 The society and its members are dedicated to the advancement of trauma care in Israel. In 2020 the name has officially been changed to: The Israel Emergency Surgery and Trauma Society.

Panamerican Trauma Society

The Panamerican Trauma Society seeks to encourage the exchange of knowledge and information between and among physicians, nurses, prehospital providers, and other health care personnel who take care of injured patients in North, Central, and South America.

Trauma Society of India

Trauma Society of India is a registered nonprofit organization...The society is formed by the members who are qualified Traumatologist, Orthopaedic surgeons and General surgeons with postgraduate qualification.

Western Trauma Association

The Western Trauma Association is committed to the improvement of trauma care through research, education, sharing of clinical experiences, and the development of physicians of all specialties who are involved in the care of trauma patients.