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Major Trauma Guidelines & Education – Victorian State Trauma System

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Primary Survey

by | Aug 22, 2024

The primary survey is the initial assessment and management of a trauma patient. Use a systematic approach based on <C> ABCDE(9, 10) to assess and treat an acutely injured patient. The goal is to manage any life-threatening conditions and identify any emergent...

Early Activation

by | Aug 22, 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...

Introduction

by | Aug 22, 2024

Approximately 6-8% of all pregnancies are complicated by trauma, both accidental and intentional(2). Mechanisms of injury in pregnant trauma patients leading to presentation at a health service vary considerably, but most commonly are the result of motor vehicle...

Key Messages

by | Aug 16, 2024

Changes in pregnancy presents a complex scenario for the health care professional The Victorian State Trauma System (VSTS) provides clinical support and retrieval services for critically injured patients requiring urgent transfer for definitive care and ongoing trauma...