Greater Manchester Critical Care and Major Trauma Network
MAJOR TRAUMA
A trauma system is a model of care designed to care for patients with multiple serious injuries that could result in death or serious disability, including head injuries, life-threatening wounds and multiple fractures.
Major trauma centres are set up to provide this specialised care. They are hubs that work closely with a series of local trauma units.
Major trauma centres operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They are staffed by consultant-led specialist teams with access to the best diagnostic and treatment facilities, including orthopaedics, neurosurgery and radiology teams
Good trauma care involves getting the patient to the right place at the right time for the right care
NETWORK CLINICAL GUIDELINES
The following documents reflec the work within the Greater manchester Major Trauma Network and direct our work programmes. For further information regarding any of these documents please contact Martin.Smith@srft.nhs.uk
All Network related incidents can now be reported to the Governance Lead (Mr Alistair Rennie) using the above form and emailing completed form to MFTgmtraumagov@nhs.net . Please note if using patient identifiable details please email from a nhs.net account
The Trauma Audit and research Network is the largest European Trauma registry and was established over 25 years ago. It reviews and monitors processes of care and outcomes and reports to Trusts and Commissioners. Its main focus is to improve trauma care.
NATIONAL GUIDANCE
NETWORK INFORMATION