Purpose
The Major Trauma Network is a collaboration of multi-disciplinary professionals working together in the field of major trauma.
Major trauma is the leading cause of death in people under the age of 45 and the National Audit Office suggests that major trauma describes serious and often multiple injuries where there is a strong possibility of death or disability. This is measured on a scale known as the Injury Severity Score (ISS) which scores injuries from 1 to 75, the latter being the most serious. Patients who have an ISS>15 are defined as having suffered from major trauma. In addition, patients with an ISS of 9-15 have moderately severe trauma. The Major Trauma Pathway includes pre-hospital care all the way through to rehabilitation.
Key Documents
National Audit Office. Major trauma care in England. 5 February 2010.
http://www.nao.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/0910213.pdf
Department of Health Operating Framework 2011-12;
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_12273
Network Purpose
To facilitate the provision of the best care and experience for all major trauma patients within the East Midlands region.
Network Vision
To ensure that all major trauma patients within the Network who require major trauma care have equal access to the highest standard of care in the most appropriate environment at the most appropriate time.
Major trauma is the leading cause of death in people under the age of 45 and the National Audit Office suggests that major trauma describes serious and often multiple injuries where there is a strong possibility of death or disability. This is measured on a scale known as the Injury Severity Score (ISS) which scores injuries from 1 to 75, the latter being the most serious. Patients who have an ISS>15 are defined as having suffered from major trauma. In addition, patients with an ISS of 9-15 have moderately severe trauma. The Major Trauma Pathway includes pre-hospital care all the way through to rehabilitation.
Key Documents
National Audit Office. Major trauma care in England. 5 February 2010.
http://www.nao.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/0910213.pdf
Department of Health Operating Framework 2011-12;
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_12273
Network Purpose
To facilitate the provision of the best care and experience for all major trauma patients within the East Midlands region.
Network Vision
To ensure that all major trauma patients within the Network who require major trauma care have equal access to the highest standard of care in the most appropriate environment at the most appropriate time.