What is Trauma?
 Trauma is a serious injury or shock to the body. It is caused by a physical force such as violence or an accident. The injury may be complicated by psychiatric, behavioral, and social factors.
It is critical to have an entire team immediately available to provide care to an injured patient 24-hours a day. This teamwork starts at the scene of the injury where a coordinated, statewide pre-hospital medical system rapidly transports the injured patient from the scene to the hospital providing the appropriate level of care according to criteria established in the statewide trauma regulations. Once at the hospital, a complete team of surgeons, emergency physicians and nurses continue the life-saving treatment.
This team approach to care of the injured patient has had a dramatic impact on saving lives.
Minimally Invasive Procedures for Massive Bleeding
Injuries take many forms. The most advanced hospitals can treat injuries with a variety of approaches that involve well-known ones, like surgery, and newer ones where minimally invasive procedures can replace some surgeries.
As a Level 1 Trauma Center, Hartford Hospital has Interventional Radiologists as part of the Trauma Team. They perform procedures such as "embolization" which is a recognized interventional radiology technique that is used to treat trauma patients with massive bleeding.
Click here to see some of the advanced interventional techniques available at Hartford Hospital.
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Here's Why: | Here's How: | No Cheating!
Here's Why:
Produce has certainly earned its healthful reputation. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytochemicals, and fiber, while being low in calories and fat. All of these factors contribute to many health benefits, such as:
- Lower blood cholesterol levels
- Decreased risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease
- Decreased risk of certain types of cancer
- Lower blood pressure
- Lower risk of overweight and obesity
Here's How:
How much fruits and vegetables you need is based on your age, sex, and activity level. In general, adults should aim for these amounts every day: - About 1-½ to 2 cups of fruit (1 cup = 1 cup fresh fruit, 1 cup fruit juice, ½ cup dried fruit)
- About 2-½ to 3 cups of vegetables
(1 cup = 1 cup raw or cooked vegetables, 1 cup vegetable juice, 2 cups raw leafy vegetables)
Try to fill half your plate with fruits and veggies! Visit the MyPlate website (http://www.choosemyplate.gov/) for more information. Focus on color when eating fruits and vegetables. Dark green, red, and orange vegetables are especially packed with good-for-you nutrients.
Also, within your daily servings, try fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin A or beta-carotene and vitamin C. Produce rich in vitamin A
and beta-carotene (which is converted to vitamin A in the body) includes:
- Pumpkin
- Sweet potatoes
- Carrots
- Mangoes
- Spinach
- Cantaloupe
- Kale
- Apricots
- Tomato juice
- Nectarines
- Papayas
- Peaches
Produce rich in
vitamin C
includes: - Bell pepper
- Papayas
- Oranges and orange juice
- Broccoli
- Strawberries
- Grapefruit
- Cantaloupe
- Tomatoes and tomato juice
- Potatoes
- Cabbage
- Spinach
- Collard greens
For breakfast: - Fresh or dried fruit mixed with cereal or oatmeal
- Bagel or English muffin topped with onion and tomato or cucumber and cream cheese
- Glass of tomato juice with a spear of celery
For lunch and snacks: - Bake a sweet potato (microwave on high for 5-8 minutes) and top with black beans
- Stir fresh fruit into yogurt
- Pop open a can of mandarin oranges
- Dip carrot, celery, red pepper, and zucchini sticks into hummus, yogurt, or low-fat dip
For dinner: - Roast vegetables—onion, squash, peppers, and eggplant—and spread on a pizza crust with tomato sauce and cheese
- Top baked potatoes with steamed broccoli, beans, and salsa
- Add dried fruit to rice and stuffing
- Grate carrots and zucchini into pasta sauce
For dessert: - Fresh cut-up fruit
- Top frozen yogurt with sauteed apples, fresh peaches, or canned pineapple
- Choose a fruity dessert, such as a cobbler
No Cheating!While it may be tempting to just pop a supplement instead of eating more produce, this is not the best way to go. The majority of the research has shown positive health effects from foods rich nutrients, not from isolated nutrients. Experts think it may be the package of nutrients in fruits and vegetables that delivers the biggest health benefits.
Additionally there are hundreds of phytochemicals in each bite of fruits and vegetables that are not available in pill form. Fabulous fruits...versatile vegetables. United States Department of Agriculture website. Available at: http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/DietaryGuidelines/2000/2000DGBrochureFabulousFruits.pdf. Accessed June 27, 2012. Food groups: fruits. United States Department of Agriculture, Choose MyPlate.gov website. Available at: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/fruits.html. Updated June 21, 2011. Accessed June 27, 2012. Food groups: vegetables. United States Department of Agriculture, Choose MyPlate.gov website. Available at: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/vegetables.html. Updated June 21, 2011. Accessed June 27, 2012. How many vegetables are needed daily or weekly? United States Department of Agriculture, Choose MyPlate.gov website. Available at: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/vegetables-amount.html. Updated June 21, 2011. Accessed June 27, 2012. How much fruit is needed daily? United States Department of Agriculture, Choose MyPlate.gov website. Available at: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/fruits-amount.html. Updated June 21, 2011. Accessed June 27, 2012.
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Last reviewed June 2012 by Brian Randall, MD Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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