Victorian State Trauma System

Major Trauma Guidelines & Education – Victorian State Trauma System

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Early Activation

by | Aug 21, 2024

Emergency medical services should notify the receiving hospital that a trauma patient is on their way. This information may be crucial to the management of the severely injured patient and can allow for communication to vital members of the response team as well as...

Primary Survey

by | Aug 21, 2024

The primary survey is the initial assessment and management of a trauma patient. Use a systematic approach based on <C> ABCDE(10, 11) to assess and treat an acutely injured patient. The goal is to manage any life-threatening conditions and identify any emergent...

Introduction

by | Aug 21, 2024

There are approximately 4800 presentations per year to Victorian Emergency Departments due to burn injuries.(2) There has been a gradual decrease in the number of overall burns presentations, however, there has been no change in the number of severe burns...

Key Messages

by | Aug 15, 2024

The Victorian State Trauma System (VSTS) provides clinical support and retrieval services for critically injured patients requiring urgent transfer for definitive care and ongoing management. This burns guideline provides evidence-based advice on the initial clinical...