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Teen’s Journey to Recovery After a Devastating Car Crash

At just 18, Kirsten F. from Waskom, Texas, faced a life-changing moment. She was involved in a car accident that caused a large tree limb to pierce her abdomen and go through her car seat. Emergency responders transported Kirsten, the truck seat and the tree limb to Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - Academic Medical Center, home to one of the nation’s leading trauma units. Christopher Wolcott, MD, an emergency medicine physician at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - Academic Medical Center, recalls the critical moment he and his team received the EMS report. Every second mattered, and their plan to save Kirsten showcased our trauma team’s resilience, expertise and unwavering determination. During a life-altering situation like this, it's not just about medical procedures; it's about human connection, problem-solving under pressure and giving patients like Kirsten a fighting chance. This incredible story is a testament to the collective efforts of emergency crews, trauma specialists, facilities staff and support teams who go above and beyond to save lives.