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References

by | Aug 5, 2024

1 Thompson L, Hill M, Shaw G. Defining major trauma: a literature review. Br Paramed J. 2019;4(1):22-30. 2 Brouwers MC, Kho ME, Browman GP, Burgers JS, Cluzeau F, Feder G, et al. AGREE II: advancing guideline development, reporting and evaluation in health care. Cmaj....

Retrieval and transfer

by | Aug 5, 2024

Inter-hospital retrieval and transfer of major trauma patients is a crucial phase in patient care. The process of retrieving trauma patients from a referring health facility has the primary objective of improving their outcomes through coordinated support and timely...

Contact Retrieval Service

by | Aug 5, 2024

Adult Retrieval Victoria (ARV: 1300 36 86 61 – Adult Patients) or Paediatric Infant Perinatal Emergency Retrieval (PIPER: 1300 137 650 – child < 16 years of age) is the first point of call for: Notification of the arrival of a patient who meets the...

Deterioration

by | Aug 5, 2024

The approach to a deteriorating trauma patient should be no different from any other patient. Trauma patients, however, can be complex and deterioration of any vital sign may be the result of a complex interaction of a number of causes. A structured approach helps...

Introduction

by | Aug 5, 2024

There are many factors which result in a large portion of major trauma patients requiring transfer for definitive care at a MTS. Some of these factors include geographical location, severity of injury and trauma system knowledge and understanding.   Vital signs The...