There are 5 levels of trauma centers: I, II, III, IV, and V. In addition, there is a separate set of criteria for pediatric level I & II trauma centers. The trauma center levels are determined by the kinds of trauma resources available at the hospital and the number of trauma patients admitted each year.9 Dec 2018
What is considered Level 4 trauma?
A Level IV Trauma Center has demonstrated an ability to provide advanced trauma life support (ATLS) prior to transfer of patients to a higher level trauma center. It provides evaluation, stabilization, and diagnostic capabilities for injured patients.
What is considered Level 3 trauma?
A Level III Trauma Center has demonstrated an ability to provide prompt assessment, resuscitation, surgery, intensive care and stabilization of injured patients and emergency operations. 24-hour immediate coverage by emergency medicine physicians and the prompt availability of general surgeons and anesthesiologists.
What is a Level 1 trauma code?
Patients with the most serious injuries are designated a level 1 trauma, indicating a need for a larger trauma team and faster response time. The determination of trauma code criteria varies between hospitals and is based on elements such as physiologic data, types of injury, and mechanism of injury.
What level trauma is MCR?
The Trauma Center at Medical Center of the Rockies is a Level II trauma center.