| The MATRAC Trauma Guidelines were written in accordance with current national standards for optimal trauma care and are revised periodically. This manual is intended to accomplish the following goals:
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To standardize the delivery of trauma care to the victims of major trauma in Western North Carolina. |
| B. |
To aid in the appropriate utilization of resources. |
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To help in the orientation of new health care providers to the MATRAC Trauma System protocols, procedures and operations. |
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To optimize resuscitation teamwork throughout the MATRAC region |
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To help reduce transfer delays and EMTALA concerns by outlining clearly the accepted transfer policy of trauma victims from the region to the Trauma Center at Mission Hospitals. |
MATRAC affiliated hospitals and EMS Systems are encouraged to utilize these guidelines when developing protocols and procedures; and when making treatment and transport decisions.
Trauma Guideline Manual | download pdf
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