The term golden hour refers to the:
a. time period when patient survival rates may be enhanced if critical injuries are identified and managed.
b. amount of time you have to decide if a patient needs to be sent to a trauma hospital.
c. amount of time it takes to stop the bleeding from a penetrating injury.
d. hour before sunset, when most cases of on-hill trauma occur.
Answer: a
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