Victorian State Trauma System

Major Trauma Guidelines & Education – Victorian State Trauma System

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Patient Preparation

by | Aug 18, 2024

Airway Ensure patient airway safety Assess airway stability for all patients. Secure the endotracheal tube (ETT). Ensure the tapes are firm and intact. If there is a suspected head injury, the tapes should not occlude venous drainage, preventing increases in...

Process of Transfer

by | Aug 18, 2024

Pre-transport communication and coordination Telephone or videoconference the referrer, gather a history, conduct an exam, check vital signs and initiate investigations. Accept the transfer. Discuss the patient with referring and receiving senior medical staff and...

Choice of Transport Vehicle

by | Aug 18, 2024

This is influenced by a range of factors and will be facilitated by ARV and Ambulance Victoria coordination staff. Factors include (11): Nature of trauma. Possible clinical impact of the transport environment. Urgency of intervention. Location of patient. Distances...

Retrieval Coordination

by | Aug 18, 2024

ARV is a single contact point for major trauma advice (adult), adult critical care advice, critical care bed access and retrieval of critical care adult patients state-wide. ARV provides a centralised hub for communication and coordination for the trauma retrieval...

Introduction

by | Aug 18, 2024

Retrieval generally involves transferring patients with critical illness or life-threatening injury – situations where the patient requires the highest levels of clinical care and vigilance. Transfers are required when the needs of the patient exceed the resources of...