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What is a Level I Trauma Center?

A Level I trauma center is a tertiary care hospital that offers a comprehensive approach to the trauma patient from injury through rehabilitation. Key components include:

  • 24-hour in-hospital access to general surgeons
  • Availability of anesthesia, emergency medicine, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, radiology, plastic surgery, and maxillofacial surgery
  • Referral center for community hospitals
  • Public health education including the prevention of traumatic injuries
  • Continuing education for all team members involved in trauma care
  • Quality assessment and improvement programs
  • Teaching and research in trauma management
  • Polysubstance abuse identification and intervention

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What is a Level III Trauma Center?

A Level III trauma center provides prompt assessment, management, surgery and stabilization for trauma patients. Key components include:

  • 24-hour access to emergency medicine physicians
  • Availability of general surgeons
  • Quality assessment and improvement programs
  • Agreements to transfer patients requiring a higher level of care

Sentara Level III Trauma Centers: