Missouri Trauma Center Receives Top Honors for Quality Care
The Frank J. Mitchell, Jr. Trauma Center recently received a Level 1 verification from the American College of Surgeons, the highest honor a trauma center can receive, according to a recent news report from Connect Missouri. Only two other trauma centers in the state have received a similar designation.
The trauma center, which is part of University Hospital, is designed to treat patients who are facing life-threatening injuries or illnesses in which several body systems are at risk of permanent damage or failure. These include patients who suffer catastrophic injuries in car accidents, workplace accidents, and other situations. The staff at the trauma center treat over 1,500 patients each year, often racing the clock to get an injured or ill person stabilized in order to save their lives.
The trauma center includes several surgeons with specialized training in trauma care, including board-certified pediatric surgeons who are specially trained to deal with children suffering severe medical trauma. The center is connected to the facilities of University Hospital as a whole, so that patients who need care have access to all necessary medical resources.
Every family hopes that their loved ones will never need the care of a trauma center. When a severe accident occurs, however, top-quality trauma care may become necessary to save a person’s life. If you or someone you love has been injured in a Missouri accident, the experienced St. Louis injury accident attorneys at Page Law can help you hold any negligent parties accountable for their actions and seek the compensation your family needs. To learn more, call us today at 314-322-8515 for a free consultation.
