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SHOCKTRAUMA (1982)

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Clinical medicineHistory of medicineEmergencies and first aid

Dr. R Adams Cowley pioneers modern trauma medicine and establishes the Shock Trauma Center in this 1982 biographical television movie.

This made-for-TV movie tells the dramatic story of the origins of the Shock Trauma Center. William Conrad stars as Dr. R Adams Cowley. Directed by Eric Till. imdb.com/title/tt0084673/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

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SHOCKTRAUMA (1982) movie on youtube about the genesis of R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center and modern trauma medicine [video A fascinating movie about a legendary man and outfit, and the acting/ cultural anachronisms can be entertaining. Also cool to see to some degree how far we have come. What do you guys think?
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