Victorian State Trauma System

Major Trauma Guidelines & Education – Victorian State Trauma System

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Introduction

by | Jul 24, 2024

For some time, Victoria has been a significant leader in the development and implementation of innovations to improve the care and outcomes of major trauma patients. To achieve the world-class trauma system that exists in Victoria today, a ministerial taskforce was...

Key Messages

by | Jul 24, 2024

In the 20 years since the introduction of the Victorian State Trauma System (VSTS), preventable death and disability from major trauma has reduced significantly.(1) Today, the VSTS is considered a world leader in integrated trauma systems, with several international...

Key Messages

by | Jul 20, 2024

Pre-hospital triage aims to minimise morbidity and mortality by ensuring all patients receive appropriate care in a safe and timely manner. Effective pre-hospital triage in major trauma is based upon patient factors, mechanism, pattern of injury, resource availability...