What Trauma Center Levels Mean
| Level | Level I |
|---|---|
| Description | • Manages the most complex trauma cases • Treats at least 1,200 trauma patients a year • Trauma team ready in 15 minutes • Full spectrum of surgical specialists • 24-hour lab and anesthesiology • Trauma research program |
| Level | Level II |
| Description | • Trauma team ready in 15 minutes • Same surgical specialsts as for Level I • 24-hour lab and anesthesiology |
| Level | Level III |
| Description | • Trauma team ready in 30 minutes • Continuous general surgery coverage • 24-hour lab and anesthesiology |
| Level | Level IV |
| Description | • Trauma team ready in 30 minutes • 24-hour coverage by emergency doctor, physician assistant or nurse practitioner • 24-hour lab |
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| Level I | • Manages the most complex trauma cases • Treats at least 1,200 trauma patients a year • Trauma team ready in 15 minutes • Full spectrum of surgical specialists • 24-hour lab and anesthesiology • Trauma research program |
| Level II | • Trauma team ready in 15 minutes • Same surgical specialsts as for Level I • 24-hour lab and anesthesiology |
| Level III | • Trauma team ready in 30 minutes • Continuous general surgery coverage • 24-hour lab and anesthesiology |
| Level IV | • Trauma team ready in 30 minutes • 24-hour coverage by emergency doctor, physician assistant or nurse practitioner • 24-hour lab |
