Is Addenbrookes a major trauma Centre?
As the designated major trauma centre for the East of England, Addenbrooke’s provides care from the emergency department, theatres and critical care, through to rehabilitation.
Where is Clinic 1A Addenbrookes?
Clinic 1A is/are located on level 4 of the Main Outpatients building. Access to Clinic 1A is via the Main Outpatients Entrance. Enter via the Main Outpatients Entrance; continue straight ahead and turn right down the corridor.
What is trauma and Orthopaedic surgery?
Trauma and orthopaedic (T&O) surgeons diagnose and treat conditions of the musculoskeletal system including bones and joints and structures that enable movement such as ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves.
What is Clinic 1a Addenbrookes?
HIV and infectious diseases – Clinic 1a.
What does a trauma consultant do?
Develops, facilitates, and mentors groups related to traumatic death, as appropriate. Designs and delivers education programs in grief theory and intervention associated with traumatic death to students and/or to community constituencies.
What are the 5 levels of trauma care?
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.
Which is the best trauma hospital in UK?
Imperial College Healthcare’s Major Trauma Centre was recently ranked the best in the country by independent expert clinicians who assessed the service. The 24/7 centre is based at St Mary’s Hospital, covers north-west London and is one London’s four Major Trauma Centres.
What does trauma doctor do?
Trauma surgeons (also called critical care and acute care surgeons) specialize in performing emergency surgeries on people who’ve had a critical injury or illness. Trauma surgery requires extensive knowledge of surgical procedures and how to manage different types of injuries.
Is emergency medicine the same as trauma surgery?
Trauma surgery involves a five- or six-year residency for general surgery followed by up to two years for trauma fellowship. Emergency medicine, on the other hand, is relatively shorter, taking only three or four years, depending on the program.
Why choose Addenbrookes for acute neurosurgical?
Addenbrookes provides acute neurosurgical services for all of East Anglia and adjacent parts of other counties, with a total catchment population of about 2.3 million people. The NCCU cares for patients with acute brain injury, regardless of the underlying cause.
What is the NCCU at Addenbrookes?
A major £2.1 million expansion of the Neurosciences Critical Care Unit (NCCU) at Addenbrookes was completed in December 2000. The purpose-built Unit consists of 23 critical-care beds. These are used flexibly with other critical-care units within the Trust, with facilities to care for 17 level 3 patients and 6 level 2 patients on HDU.
What is the difference between Epic and Addenbrooke’s?
SHOs are F2s to CT2s. Epic – Addenbrooke’s is paperless (except for consent forms). There are good things about Epic but it is hard work to navigate and to get the most out of it.
How do I contact OTU for emergency trauma surgery?
For patients that require emergency trauma surgery Monday to Friday between the hours of 08.00 to 19.00. Please contact Theatre 16 (58036) and discuss with OTU Consultant on call. These do not require discussion with the on call consultant of the day. For patients who are out of area early repatriation needs to be identified.