whop94

I work on a trauma gen care/IMCU at a level 1. In a lot of ways yes, it's a lot like other med-surg units, however it is still very valuable experience! Trauma patients, especially at a level 1 trauma center are very tenuous, secondary complications sometimes weeks after the initial trauma happen frequently and these patients often require very aggressive pulmonary hygiene and aggressive therapies to even get to a place where discharge to a skilled nursing facility is plausible, these patients crump quick and crump often. There are also numerous psych/social issues that often times don't get addressed until after the ED, OR, ICU etc. when the patient begins waking up or the reality of the "new norm" sets in for loved ones. Personally I love it! If you want to get your feet wet in trauma I think its a great first experience!