Trauma is the leading killer of patients under age 44. Trauma Services involves the detailed assessment and care of injured patients. Richmond University Medical Center is a NY State Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, which is the highest designation given for Trauma Centers. RUMC's emergency department is accredited by the American College of Surgeons, which means that RUMC's services adhere to rigorous standards, ensuring the highest quality of care, including the ability to treat a high volume of patients 24/7/365. RUMC also has board certified subspecialists available in the areas of Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Anesthesia and Plastic Surgery to help care for injured patients. RUMC's Trauma Service also provides cutting edge Intensive Care for injured as well as surgical patients. On this episode, we will be discussing the critical importance of the "golden hour" - the first 60 minutes after a traumatic injury. We will highlight the protocols, rapid assessments, and life-saving decisions made by the trauma team during this crucial period. Host, Meredith Gaskins, is joined by Trauma Program Director, Tara Harrington, and Trauma Medical Director, Dr. Vladimir Rubinshteyn, to illustrate how RUMC maximizes this window to save lives.