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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What Is Hib Disease? | What Is the Hib Vaccine? | Who Should Get Vaccinated and When? | What Are the Risks Associated With the Hib Vaccine? | Who Should Not Get Vaccinated? | What Other Ways Can Hib Disease Be Prevented Besides Vaccination? | What Happens in the Event of an Outbreak?
What Is Hib Disease?Haemophilus influenzae
type B, or Hib, is a bacteria that can cause infections. It usually occurs children under five years old. Hib can lead to:
People can carry Hib bacteria and not know it. These germs can spread from person to person. They usually spread through droplets from an infected person. Sickness will probably not occur when the germs stay in the nose and throat. They can cause serious problems when they spread into the lungs or the bloodstream. Before the vaccine, severe Hib disease affected about 20,000 US children under age five. Symptoms include: - Fever
- Drowsiness
- Vomiting
- Stiff neck
- Other symptoms, depending on the part of the body affected
What Is the Hib Vaccine?The Hib vaccine is made from inactive parts of the bacteria. It is injected into the muscle. Who Should Get Vaccinated and When?In general, children should get doses at: - 2 months
- 4 months
- 6 months
- 12-15 months
In some cases, your child may only need three doses. This depends on which brand the doctor uses. If a dose is missed, talk to the doctor. There are different catch-up schedules depending on the brand and your child's age.
This vaccine is not routinely recommended for children aged five years or older or adults. But, it may be given if you or your child was not vaccinated before and your child has certain conditions, such as:
What Are the Risks Associated With the Hib Vaccine?Like any vaccine, the Hib vaccine can cause serious problems, such as a severe allergic reaction. Most people do not have any problems. Some people have redness, warmth, or swelling near the injection site, as well as a fever. Acetaminophen
(eg, Tylenol) is sometimes given to reduce pain and fever that may occur after getting a vaccine. In infants, the medicine may weaken the vaccine. Discuss the risks and benefits of taking acetaminophen with the doctor.
Who Should Not Get Vaccinated?The following people should not get the vaccine: - Children younger than six weeks
- People who have ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction to a previous dose of Hib vaccine
- People who are moderately to severely ill (They need to wait until they have recovered.)
What Other Ways Can Hib Disease Be Prevented Besides Vaccination?Antibiotics may be given to certain infants and young children who have not been vaccinated and have been exposed to the disease. What Happens in the Event of an Outbreak?In the event of an outbreak, public health officials will determine who is at risk and vaccinate people. WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?
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2011;154(3):168-173.
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MMWR.
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Type B (Hib) vaccine. US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at:
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-hib.pdf. Published December 16, 1998. Accessed November 29, 2012.
Vaccine information statements. Immunization Action Coalition website. Available at:
http://www.immunize.org/vis/. Accessed November 29, 2012.
Vaccine safety and the importance of immunization.
New York State Department of Health website. Available at:
http://www.health.state.ny.us/prevention/immunization/recommendations/children.htm. Accessed November 29, 2012.
1/31/2008 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance
http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed/what.php: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0-18 years—United States, 2008. MMWR. 2008;57;Q1-Q4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, MMWR website. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5701a8.htm. Updated January 10, 2008. Accessed January 28, 2008.
9/25/2009 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance
http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed/what.php: Licensure of a haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine (Hiberix) and updated recommendations for use of Hib vaccine. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2009;58:1008.
10/30/2009 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance
http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed/what.php: Prymula R, Siegrist C, Chlibek R, et al. Effect of prophylactic paracetamol administration at time of vaccination on febrile reactions and antibody responses in children: two open-label, randomised controlled trials.
Lancet. 2009;374(9698):1339. Last reviewed March 2013 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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