Description

Multiple Trauma refers to the occurrence of two or more traumatic injuries in an individual, often resulting from a single event such as a car accident or a fall. This condition can involve various body systems and may require complex medical interventions.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'heridas múltiples' may also be referred to as 'traumatismos múltiples' in some contexts, which is a colloquial variant. It is important to maintain a formal register and use the canonical term in clinical settings to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was admitted with multiple trauma after the car crash.

ES: El paciente fue admitido con heridas múltiples tras el accidente de automóvil.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'multiple trauma' with 'polytrauma'; misinterpreting related terms like 'trauma' as 'estrés'; using informal language instead of clinical terminology.