R. Adams Cowley

R. Adams Cowley was a pioneering American trauma surgeon known as the "Father of Trauma Surgery" for his contributions to emergency medicine. He developed specialized methods to quickly treat critically injured patients, especially in cases of severe blood loss, improving survival rates. Cowley founded the Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, which became a model for trauma care worldwide. His work emphasized rapid response, coordinated care, and advanced treatment techniques that transformed how hospitals manage traumatic injuries, saving countless lives.