Welcoming severely traumatized patients

Abstract

Severe trauma accounts for around 15% of all traumas, but remains the leading cause of death in people under 45. The organization of networked care for severe trauma is becoming a necessity in France. Thanks to this kind of organization, it is possible to speed up the care of these patients, and optimize their referral to the most appropriate reception center. The Bicêtre University Hospital (CHU) is one of six trauma centers in the Île-de-France region, all working to the same specifications set out by the Île-de-France regional health agency.