Survey: paediatric trauma

Major trauma kills 14 people each day in England and is the leading cause of death for people under the age of 40. Thousands more are left with lasting disabilities.

The NHS is tackling this by reorganising and coordinating care for the most seriously injured. The East of England Trauma Network is responsible for improving care for major trauma patients throughout the six counties, and amongst others includes Addenbrooke’s Hospital as the major trauma centre (MTC), 12 trauma units (TU), and ourselves.

This month the network is taking a look at paediatric trauma, and C-spine stabilisation specifically. It’s asking healthcare professionals to complete a short survey that will help it get to grips with what people already know, and to help develop new guidelines.

Complete the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/5JQTHZ8

Thank you for your help and participation.

If you want to learn more about trauma care in the east of England you can visit the Network’s website, which has a specific section for pre-hospital clinicians.

Published 29th December, 2016