Description

Trauma Centers are specialized medical facilities equipped to provide comprehensive emergency care to patients with traumatic injuries. These centers typically have advanced resources and personnel trained to handle severe injuries, including surgical interventions and critical care.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'Centros Traumatológicos' may sometimes be referred to as 'hospitales de trauma' in colloquial contexts. It is important to maintain a formal register and use the correct term in clinical settings. Avoid mixing this term with general emergency departments, as trauma centers have specific capabilities.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was transported to one of the best Trauma Centers in the region.

ES: El paciente fue trasladado a uno de los mejores Centros Traumatológicos de la región.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'Trauma Centers' with 'emergency departments'; using informal terms like 'hospital de trauma'; mispronouncing 'traumatológicos' as 'traumatologicos'