Resources on fall prevention, home modification, older adult drivers, caregivers and more: We provide information, services and resources on preventable injuries. Though there are many deaths, more people survive their injuries, suffering life-long physical, mental and financial challenges. From a child’s fall on a playground to a motor vehicle collision, trauma affects us all. Many patients seen in our trauma center have preventable injuries. motor vehicle crashes, power tool accidents.)įor more information about the Stop the Bleed program or to request a training, please email: Injury Prevention
Uncontrolled bleeding can result from man-made and natural disasters (e.g., active shooters, bombings, earthquakes) as well as everyday occuring emergencies (e.g. Our goal is to create models, both of care and of prevention, for our community that can be replicated in the commonwealth and beyond.“Stop the Bleed” is a national initiative designed to provide bystanders with the tools and knowledge to stop life-threatening bleeding. Through our innovative research, trauma systems development and education programs, we aim to integrate both social and clinical aspects in all levels of our work. Community Outreach: In addition to our trauma care, our commitment to the community has never been stronger.Around the clock, we stand ready to answer any call from any part of the hospital where patients need expert critical care. A Team at the Ready: Our trauma and critical care experts are specially trained to address multiple organ system injuries and high –risk surgical cases.This systematic assessment maximizes our abilities to identify all injuries and determine the most appropriate and critical therapies. Our team evaluates the patient using carefully developed trauma protocols. As soon as we learn that a victim of trauma is en route to us, we assemble a specially trained, designated trauma team to diagnose the patient’s condition and customize a plan of care. Patients have access to our full-service Emergency Departments multidisciplinary healthcare teams featuring world-renowned experts, and the most modern intensive care and diagnostic services. Exceptional Resources: We have the largest private EMS system in the region, providing emergency response through the 9-1-1 system.Our specialized team of surgeons, physicians and nurses, facilities and treatment are available around the clock, 365 days a year, to treat life-threatening injuries. Designated Trauma Center: NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center is Level One Trauma, which means we are certified to provide the highest level of care for traumatic injuries.Meeting the high standards of care set forth by the ACS proves that we are prepared to care for the most injured and most vulnerable patients at all times. Comprehensive, excellent trauma care can save lives. Winchell, MD, a nationally renowned expert in care for the critically injured, and the development, design, and operations of trauma systems. Our Trauma Center is under the leadership of Robert J. As a verified Level 1 Center, we specialize in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of all forms of trauma injury, with the expertise, technology and infrastructure to treat them in the best way possible.
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