TNS EMS/Trauma systems
what is the maximum response time for a trauma surgeon for a category I trauma
patient at a Level I Trauma Center? - ANSWER-immediate
what is the maximum response time for a trauma surgeon for a category I trauma
patient at a Level II trauma center? - ANSWER-30 min
responsible for coordinating and managing tauma care in the EMS/Trauma region -
ANSWER-Level I trauma center
can a level I trauma center's general surgery service also be their trauma service -
ANSWER-no
what is the maximum response time for a neurosurgeon when requested by a Level II
trauma Center for a category I patient? - ANSWER-60 min with a fully staffed surgery
team
which legislation provides the statutory authority to Establish and regulate Trauma
systems in Illinois - ANSWER-EMS system act
which state agency is invested with the authority to designate, inspect, and monitor
trauma centers in illinois? - ANSWER-IL dept of public health
Ideally, at a minimum, how many Level I trauma centers should be designated in each
Trauma region - ANSWER-one
what specialty services are required to be in house at a level I TC that are not required
at a Level II? - ANSWER-in house: 24 CT, anesthesia, trauma surgeon, surgery team,
ICU physician
if you are preparing to transfer a patient with a foley, chest tubes, and antibiotics
running in the IV, what personnel must accompany the patient? - ANSWER-EMT-P/ALS
service, RN
Basic EMT - ANSWER-oxygen, splinting, AED
Intermediate EMT - ANSWER-oxygen, splinting, IV, intubation, defib, some meds
advanced EMT - ANSWER-oxygen, splinting, IV, intubation, defib, all meds, all ALS
care and trauma skills
what is the maximum response time for a trauma surgeon for a category I trauma
patient at a Level I Trauma Center? - ANSWER-immediate
what is the maximum response time for a trauma surgeon for a category I trauma
patient at a Level II trauma center? - ANSWER-30 min
responsible for coordinating and managing tauma care in the EMS/Trauma region -
ANSWER-Level I trauma center
can a level I trauma center's general surgery service also be their trauma service -
ANSWER-no
what is the maximum response time for a neurosurgeon when requested by a Level II
trauma Center for a category I patient? - ANSWER-60 min with a fully staffed surgery
team
which legislation provides the statutory authority to Establish and regulate Trauma
systems in Illinois - ANSWER-EMS system act
which state agency is invested with the authority to designate, inspect, and monitor
trauma centers in illinois? - ANSWER-IL dept of public health
Ideally, at a minimum, how many Level I trauma centers should be designated in each
Trauma region - ANSWER-one
what specialty services are required to be in house at a level I TC that are not required
at a Level II? - ANSWER-in house: 24 CT, anesthesia, trauma surgeon, surgery team,
ICU physician
if you are preparing to transfer a patient with a foley, chest tubes, and antibiotics
running in the IV, what personnel must accompany the patient? - ANSWER-EMT-P/ALS
service, RN
Basic EMT - ANSWER-oxygen, splinting, AED
Intermediate EMT - ANSWER-oxygen, splinting, IV, intubation, defib, some meds
advanced EMT - ANSWER-oxygen, splinting, IV, intubation, defib, all meds, all ALS
care and trauma skills
