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Today’s famous historical nurse is Luther Christman. Luther was a trailblazer for equality in the nursing community. He helped transform nursing into a research-driven profession and inspired generations. You can read more about him here:

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The Trauma Term of the Day is “Fibrinolysis”. This is the enzymatic breakdown of the fibrin in blood clots. Looking for more trauma terms? You’ll find an interactive glossary available on our Resources page on our website.

Time for another interesting article. Check out this article about Clinical Outcomes of Hypertonic Saline vs Mannitol Treatment Among Children with Traumatic Brain Injury. For an in depth look at the study, click this link:

Time for another Fun Fact. The largest bone in the human body is the femur. It can support 30 times the weight of a person's body. Ounce for ounce, that's stronger than steel!

The Shock Comparison Learner Resource is a must-have bedside tool for nurses—quickly compare causes, pathophysiology, and signs of shock at a glance! Find it on the Resources tab at for the US or for the UK.

Interested in our PCAR course? Here’s what one of our learners had to say. For more of what our students have to say, check out the testimonials page on our website.

What’s new for the Trauma Tuesday Newsletter? You can now access past content! Click on the “Newsletter” link on our homepage navigation menu to be taken to back issues. There’s even a search feature. So head to our website and check it out today.

Today’s Trauma Term is Pericardiocentesis. This is a procedure used to remove fluid buildup accumulated in the pericardial sac. For more Trauma Terms, check out our free Glossary in the Resources section of our website. or

SCI: Current Management and Emerging Therapies. Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) remains a life-altering diagnosis. This article offers an updated overview of current management strategies for traumatic SCI.

Checkout another fun fact. The ancient Egyptians use to use honey and moldy bread to treat wounds, unknowingly utilizing natural antibiotics.

Did you know that TCAR Education Programs offers a free, learner resources library? You’ll find over a dozen bedside clinical reference guides for your daily use. Simply checkout our US or UK resources library. or

Curious about our TCAR and PCAR courses. Here’s what a past learner has to say. To find out for yourself, head to our website and sign up today.

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Happy 4th of July to all our friends, followers, and learners. Have a safe holiday weekend.

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Let’s look at another famous nurse in history. Anna Maxwell was known as the “American Florence Nightingale” and was lauded for her successes in nursing training and her achievements in nursing during the Spanish-America War.

Fun Fact Time! The human heart beats over 3 billion times during an average human lifespan. That's a lot of beats.

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Join us in congratulating our Chief Clinical Officer, Laura Criddle, PhD, RN, TCRN, FAEN, FAAN, a winner of the Society of Trauma Nurses 2025 Leadership Award. Congratulations, Laura!