First Trauma Center in the nation

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1 Trauma Center Trauma Center in the nation

2 Trauma Center Trauma Center in the nation Letter from the Directors The Trauma Center at has a long-standing history of being a local, regional and national leader in trauma and burn care. Last year alone, our program provided trauma care for over 3,000 patients that needed the highly-specialized care of our Trauma Program. We are the region s only American College of Surgeons (ACS) Verified Level I Trauma Center and one of only two in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. An ACS-Verified Level I Trauma Center means that the institution has achieved the highest level of verification to deliver care to those who need it the most. It means that we are equipped to handle any and all significant injuries in a state-of-the-art facility staffed by an experienced and dedicated team of professionals who are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Every three years, we are reviewed by the ACS to make sure we are providing all the needed resources, delivering the optimal patient care and ensuring the best quality outcomes for patients. Within this report, you will find information about our trauma and burn programs, as well as information on some of the patients we have cared for over the years. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for trusting us with your patients and for supporting our program. We realize that we cannot be a Trauma Center without the hard work and dedication of many individuals outside of our organization. Our regional partners, referring hospitals and pre-hospital personnel are critical to our mission of providing the best available care to those in our community. Thank you for all your efforts, and we hope that you find this information useful. Brian G. Harbrecht, MD, FACS Medical Director Trauma Services Ben Hughes, RN, MSN, MS Director Trauma Institute University of Louisville Hospital Trauma Team

3 Univers AccessCenter (502) Trauma Center The Access Center provides one number to admit and/or transfer patients to. The Access Center is staffed full-time by nurses with critical care experience. An Access Center Nurse will answer your phone call and locate an accepting physician at University of Louisville Hospital. During the physician-to-physician conversation that follows, the RN assists by taking orders, finding bed placement and arranging transportation as needed. An Access Center Nurse alerts the accepting physician when your patient arrives at University of Louisville Hospital. An Access Center Nurse will follow up with you about your patient to ensure continuity of care. Serving Our Community Comes AccessCenter A simple, one-call, easy access line for transferring and admitting your patients directly to. (502) View I m Captain Michael Long and as a firefighter, I have always known the value of the We care about your patients and are ready for your call. Burn Unit to our community the only adult burn unit in the region. Now, as a patient, I ve experienced the benefit first-hand. View my story st o r i e s. uo f l he a l t hc a re. o r g

4 Trauma Center Outreach and Education As an academic medical center, education is a primary component of. The Trauma Institute leads the educational piece of the hospital s trauma service. In addition to training tomorrow s leading physicians through its residency program, the Trauma Institute provides education to both the general community and health care professionals. Theresa Baker, RN, is the outreach and education leader for the Trauma Institute. Formerly a nurse manager in s Burn Unit, Baker has spent the past eight years traveling throughout Kentucky educating multiple hospitals on trauma and burn injury management and the general community on injury prevention. Certification Courses Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) ATLS is designed for doctors, residents, physician assistants and nurse practitioners who care for injured patients. The course objective is to provide an organized approach for evaluation and management of seriously injured patients. Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) ABLS is designed for physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, therapists and paramedics. The course provides guidelines in the assessment and management of burn patients during the first 24 hours of an injury. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) TNCC provides attendees with basic trauma knowledge and psychomotor skills. This course is sponsored by the Emergency Nurses Association. Rural Trauma Team Development Course (RTTDC) The purpose of RTTDC is to increase the efficiency of resource utilization and improve the level of care provided to the injured patient in the rural environment. If you would like more information about any of these programs, contact Theresa Baker at (502) Injury Prevention Classes Straight Talk Straight Talk is a one-day class for juvenile fire setters to help prevent future incidents. Extreme Skate Park Safety Program This program is focused on the prevention of head and spinal cord Risky Business Risky Business focuses on poor judgments due to alcohol and drug use and speeding. Help Me, I m Falling This prevention course helps people identify and remove fall hazards within their homes. Supporting Teens Acting on Noble Decisions (STAND) STAND is a two-day community program to increase awareness of the legal, financial and emotional consequences of Driving Under the Influence. Gasoline This program is focused on the prevention of gasoline and related injuries and to provide education for immediate injury management. Electrical Safety In and Around the Home This class focuses on preventing electrical injuries that pose special risks to toddlers, older children and do-it yourselfers. Attendees also learn immediate first aid response. Summer Burn Safety Summer Burn Safety teaches participants about the prevention of outdoor burn injuries and emergency care. Fire and Burn Safety for Older Adults This course focuses on preventing fire and burn injuries in the older population and the special characteristics of their burn Scald Injury Prevention Scald Injury Prevention focuses on identifying the main sources of scald injuries, prevention and appropriate first aid response. Boating and Water Safety This class focuses on the prevention of boating and water accidents and immediate care. Leaving Home Safely Leaving Home Safely is a guide to fire and burn safety for college students and other young adults living on their own. TRAUMA CENTER C E L E B R A T I N G 100 YEARS O F S E R V I C E Outreach Courses Trends in Trauma and Burn Care in Kentuckiana This conference provides information on the new and emerging trends in trauma and burn care. Burn Prevention and Treatment This is a course for community organizations, schools and other industries on providing medical care for minor burn EMS Pre-Hospital Burn Program This is an educational and training program for first responders, emergency medical personnel and firefighters on the importance of proper initial burn care. Blast Injury Course The Blast Injury Course educates attendees on the basic management of blast, burn and crush Geriatric Trauma This course supplies education on identifying the unique characteristics and management of geriatric trauma patients. Traumatic Brain Injuries This class provides guidelines for the management of severe head

5 Trauma Center s 2010 Trauma Data , % Blunt Penetrating Burn (primary cause) % Method of Transport Ambulance 2,086 patients 69.8% Injury Classification Helicopter 664 patients 22.2% % 12 <1% Asphyxial Private Vehicle 224 patients 7.5% All Other 13 patients <1% ,162 MVC* Five Leading Mechanisms of Injury Fall Gunshot Assault Burn *Motor Vehicle Collision (car/truck/suv and motorcycle) Transport Location Scene (scene, home, etc.) 1,999 patients 66.9% 141 (primary cause) Referring Hospital 988 patients 33.1% Brad Swope - Louisville In the summer of 2010, Brad returned to the national cycling stage and won two silver medals at the 2010 USA Cycling Masters Road National Championship. My name is Brad Swope, and after my cycling accident, life was touch and go for a while. However, because I was at University of Louisville Hospital s Trauma Center, I knew I was in the right place. When I first woke up after my accident, I remember being in the Emergency Room with my wife, Ann. At that point, I wasn t worried about myself. I was concerned about Ann, but the staff wasn t just caring for me - they were caring for her too. What they can do with their hands is no doubt a miracle. I just didn t realize what they could do with their hearts as well. View my story stories.uoflhealthcare.org