The Victorian State Trauma System provides support and retrieval services for critically injured patients requiring definitive care, transfer and management. This paediatric trauma guideline provides advice on the initial management and transfer of major trauma patients who present to Victorian health services with severe injuries.
This guideline is developed for all clinical staff involved in the care of trauma patients in Victoria. It is intended for use by frontline clinical staff that provide early care for major trauma patients; those working directly at the Major Trauma Service (MTS) as well as those working outside of a MTS.
These guidelines provide the user with accessible resources to effectively and confidently provide early care for critically injured patients. They provide up-to-date information for front-line healthcare clinicians. The guideline has followed the AGREE II methodology for guideline development and is under the auspice of the Victorian State Trauma Committee (VSTC). 1