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Purpose

This guideline has been developed by clinical staff working within the South East Trauma Network.   It aims to provide up-to-date guidance on appropriate management of a wide-range of major trauma injuries, and collate relevant South East Trauma Network guidance including protocols on inter-hospital transfers, Scottish Trauma Audit Group (STAG) and patient repatriations.

Audience

Medical, nursing and AHP/Therapy staff working within the South East Trauma Network.  

Acknowledgements

Authors:
Mr Alex Laird; Mr Andy Tambyraja; Callum Johnston; Dr Christopher Hay;  Ms Claire Simpson; Dr Colm McCarthy; Dr Dean Kerslake; Mr Duncan Campbell; Dr Gillian Macdougall; Mr Imran Liaquat; Mr James Powell; Dr Joanne Thomson; Dr Jon Maccormack; Dr Julia Anderson; Dr Laura Fitton; Dr Lindsay Reid; Dr Megan Rowley;  Mr Michael Wilson; Dr Mike MacMahon; Dr Murray Blackstock; Dr Nicola Di Rollo; Dr Nicola McCullough; Ms Olivia McBride; Mr Patrick Addison; Dr Robbie Lendrum; Mr Roshan Raghavan; Mr Sadaquate Khan; Mr Sam Molyneaux; Mr Stuart Mckechnie; Mr Tim White; Dr Tom Blankenstein

Project Support: Eilidh Markie

Review and Updating Policy

The guideline document will be reviewed annually.  The guideline will also be updated as and when new or updated guidance is published.

Copyright

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Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 01/09/2021

Next review date: 01/09/2024

Version: 1.0