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What is the difference between a level i and level ii trauma center?
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More expertise: A level1 center is a teaching hospital or institution. It may provide more expertisein in things like heart surgery after trauma and and certain neurological injuries.
Answered 6/10/2015
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Volume: Mainly volume of patients seen, acuity (how sick the patients are) and amount of research done by the centers. Level 1 centers tend to be busier, see and handle sicker patients and do research. The more severe your injury, the higher level of trauma center you want to go to. Level 1 is the highest.
Answered 4/15/2016
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Research Training: The level i and level ii trauma centers provide comprehensive trauma care. Both centers have 24 hour coverage of surgeons, anesthesiologists and speciality services. Level i trauma centers increase survival of critical patients by 20+%. The level i center also has extra speciality coverage, as well as research and training programs to provide expertise in trauma care.
Answered 4/24/2015
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