trauma shears

Questions

What does trauma shears mean?

A kind of scissors with a bent blade, used by paramedics etc. to cut clothing quickly and safely from injured people.

Where does trauma shears come from?

So called because their typical use is by paramedics responding to trauma caused by motor vehicle crashes or other physical hazards.

How to pronounce trauma shears

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