Post-Trauma Wound Management: Shared Responsibilities of Paramedics and Medical Nurse Teams

Abstract

Effective post-trauma wound management is essential for preventing infection, promoting healing, and improving patient outcomes in emergency and acute care settings. This process requires coordinated efforts between paramedics, who provide immediate pre-hospital care, and medical nurses, who ensure continued wound management in healthcare facilities. Paramedics initiate wound assessment, bleeding control, and infection prevention measures at the scene, while nurses perform comprehensive wound care, monitor healing, and educate patients. This paper explores the shared responsibilities, protocols, and collaborative strategies of paramedic and nurse teams in post-trauma wound management, emphasizing interdisciplinary communication, aseptic techniques, documentation, and patient safety. By integrating pre-hospital and in-hospital care, healthcare teams can reduce complications, minimize infection risks, and enhance recovery outcomes for trauma patients.