Trauma is a major source of mortality and morbidity throughout Ireland. Training in trauma is dependant on experience gained by trainees within specific posts. Trauma services are a topical issue at present with much discussion about delivery and restructuring. With this in mind we conducted an online survey of trainees in emergency medicine, orthopaedic and general surgery to assess current ex...

Abstract Aim The aim of this study was to assess the perioperative pathway and outcomes trauma laparotomy during a one-year period in newly established Major Trauma Centre Northern Ireland. Method Retrospective review registry undertaken at Belfast Royal Victoria Hospital between August 2019 2020. Results During period, there were total 17 laparotomies, with female-to-male ratio 6:11, mean age ...

Abstract Introduction Early assessment of frailty in older major trauma patients is important to providing appropriate care that goes beyond chronological age. Guidance exists this should be completed as early possible the Emergency Department (ED). To increase rates screening group measurement tool needs quick complete and easy use. This study aimed ascertain preference nursing staff completin...

Introduction Research has shown 30-40 % of people who have experienced traumatic injury are at risk developing mental illness. Some injuries may be the result ill-health, including self-inflicted injury. Furthermore, development psychopathology after appears to a major determinant long term disability. Early intervention can reduce symptom severity and prevent Ireland’s National Trauma System I...

Background London’s ‘Major Trauma Network’ was established in April 2010, and comprises four ‘Major Trauma Centres’ (MTCs) – each offering all trauma-related specialties under one roof. Healthcare for London produced an algorithmic ‘Major Trauma Decision Tree’ to help emergency healthcare professionals decide where to convey patients, in order to offer the most suitable care for their needs. Th...