Trauma Care
Organized trauma care was the foundation for development of the Golden Crescent Regional Advisory Council. It continues to be a primary focus.
Trauma Care Resources:
Texas DSHS/OEMS: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/emstraumasystems/default.shtm
Texas Trauma Registry: https://www.txetra.com/tracitdc/
Texas Epi and Injury Surveillance: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/injury/default.shtm
EMTALA Guidelines: emtala-interpretive-guidelines
Emergency Nurses Association: www.ena.org
AAAM: www.carcrash.org
American Trauma Society: www.amtrauma.org
Americal College of Surgeons: www.facs.org
American Burn Association: www.ameriburn.org
Society of Trauma Nurses: http://www.traumanurses.org/
Regional Trauma Protocols:
Hand-Injury Decision Algorithm: guidelines-hand-injury-algorithm
GCRAC Level III Trauma Team Mobilization Criteria: gcrac-level-iii-trauma-team-mobilization-criteria
Guidelines for Evaluation of Mild TBI: guidelines-head-injury-triage-algorithm