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Corridor of Life

The life-saving trauma floor plan at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center.

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Organized Approach to Trauma Organized Approach to Trauma (PDF)

The "Corridor of Life" is unique to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center - the shortest passageway from helicopter/ambulance bay to the critical care treatment areas. 

 

The specially designed floor plan was created to provide optimal treatment of critically injured patients and consists of:

  • Trauma resuscitation rooms
  • Trauma / cardiac / emergency operating suites
  • Advanced imaging equipment for full radiographic services
  • Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the Trauma Recovery and Acute Care Unit (TRACU) directly adjacent

This combination of design and clinical expertise has been instrumental in the survival of critically injured patients.

  • Efficient use of resources
  • Direct to surgery options (bypass of the Emergency Department)
  • Optimized patient transport

The Corridor of Life opened in 1988.  Its creation was championed by Dr. William Long, President and Medical Director of Trauma Specialists.

A multitude of patients whose lives have been saved have graciously sent their photographs and recovery stories to be framed and posted on the walls of the corridor.  This heartfelt response continues to bring instantaneous comfort and hope to current patients and all members of the trauma health care delivery team.

  • Corridor of Life

    Learn more about how the Trauma Center's unique floor plan optimizes patient transport to save lives.

  • Hall of Hope

    View some of the inspirational survivor stories that line the walls of our Trauma Center.

  • TRACU

    View how Legacy Emanuel Medical Center's 34-bed Trauma Recovery and Acute Care Unit contributes to patient care.