Trauma surgery is a subspecialty of surgery that focuses on using both surgical and non-surgical techniques to treat severe injuries, typically in an emergency setting. Trauma surgery is a common specialty for general surgeons who have completed fellowship training in surgery critical care or trauma.
The trauma surgeon must revive and stabilise the patient before evaluating and treating them. The attending trauma surgeon is in charge of the trauma team, which at teaching hospitals frequently consists of nurses, support staff, and resident physicians.