London Trauma System

Question 1

What are some physiological markers that require a patient be taken to a MTC

Answer 1

GCS <13

Question 2

What injuries require a patient be taken to a MTC

Answer 2

Fractures: depressed skull, pelvic, open (above ankle)
Burns: circumferential, >30%, complete facial skin loss
Amputation
Penetrating torso/abdo
Spinal trauma + abnormal physiology

Question 3

What injury mechanisms require a patient be taken to a MTC

Answer 3

Fall >20ft
bullseye windscreen
fatality within same vehicle
trapped/one-under