Trauma
When medical emergencies occur, Catholic Medical Center’s Emergency Department (ED) is here for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our state-of-the-art facility is fully equipped to handle serious acute illnesses, injuries and traumas. We offer 30 treatment rooms equipped with bedside monitoring capabilities, and dedicated areas for trauma, cardiac, stroke, and pediatric care. Our team of experienced physicians, nurses and other skilled caregivers are ready to provide expert care and treatment.
Recognized Excellence in Trauma Care
- Verified as a Level III Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
- Designated as a Level III Adult Trauma Center by the State of New Hampshire.
- Designated as a Level IV Pediatric Trauma Center by the State of New Hampshire.
With 24-hour coverage by emergency medicine physicians and general surgeons, we ensure immediate care for critical cases. If a patient requires more specialized treatment, we can swiftly transfer them to a Level I or Level II Trauma Center.
If you or someone you know is experiencing an emergency always call 911 first.
Expert team
Our highly-trained physicians are certified by the American College of Emergency Physicians. Our nursing staff and EMS team have received specialized emergency care training and hold various emergency care certifications.
Orthopaedic Partnership
We have a partnership with New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center (NHOC), a full-service orthopaedics practice with locations in Bedford, Londonderry and Nashua.
A Level III Trauma Center has demonstrated an ability to provide prompt assessment, resuscitation, surgery, intensive care, and stabilization of injured patients and emergency operations.
- 24-hour immediate coverage by emergency medicine physicians and the prompt availability of general surgeons and anesthesiologists
- Incorporates a comprehensive quality assessment program
- Has developed transfer agreements for patients requiring more comprehensive care at a Level I or Level II Trauma Center.
- Provides back-up care for rural and community hospitals.
- Offers continued education of the nursing and allied health personnel or the trauma team.
- Involved with prevention efforts and must have an active outreach program for its referring communities.
- Basic emergency department facilities to implement ATLS protocols and 24-hour laboratory coverage. Available trauma nurse(s) and physicians available upon patient arrival.
- May provide surgery and critical-care services if available.
- Has developed transfer agreements for patients requiring more comprehensive care at a Level I or Level II Trauma Center.
- Incorporates a comprehensive quality assessment program
- Involved with prevention efforts and must have an active outreach program for its referring communities.
Quick Links
- American College Of Surgeons-the Committee On Trauma
- Society Of Critical Care Medicine
- American College Of Emergency Physicians
- American Academy Of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Emergency Nurses Association
- Society Of Trauma Nurses
- Society Of Critical Care Medicine
- American Trauma Society
- Eastern Association For The Surgery Of Trauma-Trauma Practice Guidelines
- National Trauma Data Bank
- Academy Of Experts In Traumatic Stress
- Gift From Within (Survivors Of Trauma And Victimization)
- American Academy Of Pediatrics
- Children’s Safety Network
- Centers For Disease Control & Prevention-Injury Prevention & Control
- Helmets R US
- Why Use A Booster Seat?
- Safety Belt Safe U.S.A.