• History of Trauma Surgeon and Physicians Contribution to the Development of a Level 1 Trauma Center at Emanuel Hospital
   
• History of Trauma Centers and Trauma Systems

History of Trauma Centers and Trauma Systems

1. Calls for Action to Decrease the Death and Disability Rates from Traumatic Injuries
1. 1966 White Paper
2. Development of an National EMS System
1. Categorization of Surgery Rooms and Hospitals
2. Ambulance Regulation
3. EMT Training
4. EMT Oversight - Medical / Pre-Hospital Commitment
3. Trauma Centers and Shock Research
   5 Start up Centers, funded 6, NIH Matching Grants
1. Peter Bent Brigham - F. Moore
2. Albany Medical Center - S. Powers
3. Jacoby Hospital, NY - Del Guercio
4. University of Cincinnati - Altmeier
5. University of Maryland - R.A Cowley
   (matching grants)
4. Golden Hour Concept
1. Medical Helicopters
5. Early Specifically Designated Trauma Centers
1. Center for the Study of Trauma, University of Maryland
2. Cook County, Illinois
6. Levels of Trauma Care by ASCOT
7. Why Level I & II Trauma Centers are Important
8. Development of Surgical Specialists with Special Training in Trauma
9. Outcome Measurements in Trauma. Are they necessary?
1. What are they?
2. ISS
3. Trauma Score
4. TRISS
5. NISS