For all traumatic injuries,
call 9-1-1 immediately.
Minutes and seconds count when a major injury or accident occurs or when
you or your loved ones face a life-threatening situation. That’s
why you can trust Oklahoma’s statewide trauma system, centered around
the nationally recognized Level 1 Trauma Center at OU Health University
of Oklahoma Medical Center in Oklahoma City.
Top-Level Trauma Services for Oklahoma & the Region
Holding the highest national rating a trauma center can receive as verified
by the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Committee on Trauma, Oklahoma’s
only Level 1 Trauma Center at OU Health serves as a comprehensive regional
hub for trauma-related care available to all people of all ages, including
children – total care for every aspect of injury from prevention
through rehabilitation.
Complete System for Rapid Trauma & Injury Response
When someone in Oklahoma or the surrounding region experiences a critical
injury, which may include damage to several parts of the body, reaching
a trauma center and getting into an operating room within an hour of the
injury – the “golden hour” – greatly improves
chances of survival and positive outcomes.
Oklahoma’s paramedics, ambulance services (air and ground) and hospitals
– from the largest metro hospital to the smallest community hospital
– all participate in the statewide system of trauma care that delivers
critically ill or injured people to OU Health’s Level 1 Trauma Center
as fast as possible. If needed, emergency response services will bypass
closer hospitals or facilities that may not be able to provide immediate
care to reach the trauma center in time.
Rely on the extensive experience of OU Health’s highly skilled trauma
surgery team for life-saving care. Your specially trained trauma surgeons
and nurses treat all affected areas of the body – from bones, soft
tissues and internal organs to the brain, face or vascular system. They
quickly assess your condition, determine a treatment plan and take immediate
action to save your life.
These trauma care experts participate in ongoing medical education and
research. That means they stay up to date with the latest procedures and
technologies for trauma care, as they also teach the next generation of
healthcare professionals. That means you and your loved ones will continue
to benefit from access to top-quality trauma care in Oklahoma and throughout
the region.
How You Benefit from Level 1 Trauma Care
Every day, around the clock, at OU Health’s Level 1 Trauma Center,
you’ll find the expertise and space to treat any serious, severe
or critical injury, from car crashes and gunshot wounds to tornado injuries,
farming accidents and more. You benefit from:
A
multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, healthcare staff and specialists – inside the
hospital at all times – who stand
ready to treat you 24 hours a day, seven days a week
A specially trained
trauma surgeon, specialty surgeons with expertise in orthopedic, neurosurgery, hand and facial trauma
and an operating room available 24/7/365 to provide the highest level of surgical care
Pediatric trauma services, including pediatric doctors and nurses specifically trained to treat
children, as well as specialized equipment designed for young people and
Child Life experts who help your child and family cope with hospitalization
Obstetrical services, including labor and delivery physicians and nurses specifically trained
to care for pregnant women with traumatic injuries, as well as specialized
equipment and operating teams to care for mother and unborn child
Located at the crossroads of Interstates 35, 40 and 44, the Level 1 Trauma
Center at OU Health ensures you and your family can easily and quickly
get the care you need with support from loved ones, no matter where you
live in the state or region.
Trauma Survivor Support
OU Health is a member of the
Trauma Survivors Network– a nationally recognized program that helps trauma survivors rebuild
their lives after injury. When you choose OU Health, you'll gain access
to survivorship support and resources that offer many ways to participate
in your healing such as monthly support groups. Here, you can connect
with others in a similar situation, access resources available to assist
you in your recovery, and tell your story of resiliency, courage and hope.
As part of the Trauma Survivors Network, you'll join a community of trauma
survivors and benefit from the inclusive and encouraging environment to
help you feel better and cope better after injury. Your healing support
includes information about your recovery process, enhancing survivorship
skills and confidence to handle day-to-day challenges.
Trauma specialists at OU Health offer several programs for you and your
loved ones to learn better ways to respond to special trauma situations,
including:
ATV Safe Ride Oklahoma (pdf) – Hands-on class for all family members who ride ATVs to increase
awareness of ATV safety guidelines, help families set up safe-riding practices
and help decrease injuries and fatalities from ATV use
Concussion Education – Free training program to help identify signs of concussion (a
traumatic brain injury resulting from a bump, blow or jolt to the head
or a it to the body), learn “return to play” guidelines and
discuss sport-related traumatic brain injury with medical specialists
Stop the Bleed Training – Free course to learn bleeding control techniques, including tourniquets
and pressure, that can save a life after traumatic injury, such as a laceration
or penetrating wound
Hospital emergency departments deliver prompt care for illness, minor injuries
or other immediate health problems, but not all offer the specially trained
staff, advanced technology, 24/7 access or other requirements needed to
provide the life-saving high level of trauma and injury care found at
a verified Level 1 Trauma Center.
When you need emergency care, choose OU Health’s emergency departments
in Oklahoma City, including University of Oklahoma Medical Center and
Oklahoma Children’s Hospital, as well as the emergency department
at Edmond Medical Center – where you’ll appreciate the distinctive
trauma and emergency support for people age 65 and older – or seek
out OU Health’s emergency medicine specialists at hospitals in Tulsa.
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