Rural Patient Transport

Question 1

• highest level of surgical care to trauma patients
• must have surgeons, ER physicians and anesthesiologists on duty 24hrs/day
• prompt availability of ortho, neurosurgical, plastics, critical care, CV surg etc
• rehab and research arm as well

Answer 1

Level 1

Question 2

• works in collaboration of a level 1 center
• provides 24 hour availability of all essential specialties
• may not have the research or rehab component

Answer 2

Level 2

Question 3

does not have full availability of specialists, but does have resources for emergency resusciation, surgery and ICU care

Answer 3

Level 3

Question 4

• some states have these levels
• provides initial stabilization, diagnostic capabilities, and transfers to a higher level of care

Answer 4

level 4