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Level I Trauma Center
In a constant state of readiness
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Trauma Center combines the latest technology with exceptional physicians to provide top-notch care to trauma patients throughout the region.
The Trauma Center is classified as “Level I,” which means that it provides the highest level of specialty expertise and meets strict national standards. In fact, it is the only adult Level I Trauma Center in eastern Wisconsin.
At the Trauma Center, specialized surgeons, anesthesiologists, physician specialists, nurses, operating rooms, and resuscitation equipment are available around the clock, 365 days a year, to treat life-threatening injuries ranging from car crashes to gunshot wounds.
In 2006, 2,898 trauma patients with moderate to severe injuries received care in the Trauma Center.
Crash, NOT Accident!Trauma Care leadership at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin prefers the term car “crash” to car “accident” because accident tends to imply that the injury happened by chance. In fact, a majority of fatal crashes are caused not by chance but by speeding or by distracted, intoxicated or careless drivers. Therefore, they are not really accidents.
Annual ReportPlease read our annual report to learn more about the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Trauma Center.
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Learn more at HealthLinkResearchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin have found that car crash responders with advanced training are able to extricate occupants faster. Read more at HealthLink, available from the Medical College of Wisconsin website, mcw.edu.
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Author: J. Edwards Date: Sept. 14, 2004 Last Review Date: Nov. 20, 2006 Online Editor(s): Christopher Sadler |
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