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Scene Time

by | Aug 1, 2024

As a general rule, the aim should be for a scene time of 20 minutes or less for non-trapped major trauma patients.(7). Literature has suggested that prolonged scene times in the major trauma patient negatively effects morbidity and mortality.(8, 9). It is acknowledged...

On Scene

by | Aug 1, 2024

Scene Time As a general rule, the aim should be for a scene time of 20 minutes or less for non-trapped major trauma patients.(7). Literature has suggested that prolonged scene times in the major trauma patient negatively effects morbidity and mortality.(8, 9). It is...

Identification of Potential Major Trauma

by | Aug 1, 2024

Vital signs The first step to identifying the presence of potential major trauma (pMT) is to assess the vital signs. In the pre-hospital setting, potential major trauma is identified according to the following criteria.(5, 6). MAJOR TRAUMA CRITERIA VITAL SIGNS AGE...

Resources

by | Jul 30, 2024

Victorian State Trauma System Regional trauma services Victorian State Trauma Registry Victorian State Trauma Outcomes Registry Monitoring Group (VSTORM)