Chapter 22: Trauma Overview Flashcards
1
Q
What’s a level 1 trauma center?
A
Comprehensive regional resource
Capable of providing total care for every aspect of injury
2
Q
What can a level 2 trauma center provide?
A
Initiate definitive care for all injured patients
3
Q
What’s a level 3 trauma center?
A
Ability to provide assessment, resuscitation, and stabilization of patients and emergency operations.
4
Q
What’s a level 4 trauma center?
A
Ability to provide advanced trauma life support before transfer to higher level
5
Q
What are the classifications of motor vehicle crashes?
A
Frontal Rear-end Lateral (t-bone) Rollover Rotational (spins)
6
Q
What’s are the criteria for a level 1 patient?
A
BP
