Trauma Services
Expert trauma care when you need it most
Our network of accredited trauma centers is able to respond at a moment’s notice to treat patients with life-threatening injuries, 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week. St. Luke’s trauma centers are supported by an aeromedical helicopter and numerous emergency medical services (EMS) providers throughout the region.
What to Expect
Admission
Upon arrival at St. Luke’s Adult Level I Trauma Center, the patient is rushed to state-of-the-art trauma resuscitation bays located within the Emergency Department (ED). There, the patient is immediately evaluated by the trauma team which consists of fellowship-trained trauma surgeons and nurses with advanced education and training in the treatment of traumatic injuries. The trauma team assesses the patient for both known and suspected life- and limb-threatening injuries. If no serious injuries are found, the patient may be discharged to home. However, most patients will be admitted to the hospital or transferred to the operating room following a comprehensive evaluation.
Post-discharge care
Following the patient’s hospital stay, he/she can be discharged to:
- Home
- An inpatient rehabilitation facility, where he/she can receive long-term care for severe conditions such as coma or a spinal cord injury
Most trauma patients require outpatient follow-up visits with their primary care physician as well as one or more specialists.
Below are links to the most common specialty offices:
If you have any questions regarding your follow-up care, please call our outpatient office at 484-526-2200.