For purposes of sections 144.602 to 144.608 , the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of health. "Major trauma" means a sudden severe injury or damage to the body caused by an external force that results in potentially life-threatening injuries or that could result in the following disabilities: (1) impairment of cognitive or mental abilities; (2) impairment of physical functioning; or (3) disturbance of behavioral or emotional functioning. "Trauma hospital" means a hospital that voluntarily meets the commissioner's criteria under section 144.603 and that has been designated as a trauma hospital under section 144.605 .
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