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Trauma Nursing MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Trauma Nursing
Tree Number(s)
H02.478.676.960
N02.421.533.944
Unique ID
D000084826
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000084826
Scope Note
Specialization in the care of patients who suffer an acute injury or illness, whether it is accidental or intentional. It includes skills in caring for patients of all ages-from newborn to the elderly. Examples of cases that may be involved are: traffic accidents, or other wounds or injuries.
NLM Classification #
WY 154.2
Previous Indexing
Specialties, Nursing (1974-2020)
Public MeSH Note
2021
History Note
2021
Date Established
2021/01/01
Date of Entry
2020/07/07
Revision Date
2020/06/18
Trauma Nursing Preferred
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