The NSW trauma system provides a coordinated and systematic way to identify and manage patients who have, or potentially have, suffered serious injury. The NSW trauma system is an important part of the range of acute and critical care services in NSW.1
It has been shown that mortality is reduced by 9% when a well organised state trauma system is in place.2
Care of seriously injured patients starts at the scene of injury and continues through the emergency department to rehabilitation and back to the patients’ ideal functioning.3, 4
Optimal care of injured patients depends on multidisciplinary teamwork, smooth transitions, and the correct sequence of appropriate interventions. A system of supporting equipment, resources and personnel is required.5
The main objective of an established trauma system is to get the right patient at the right hospital in the right time, receiving the right care.
The NSW trauma system is supported by research and education.