Major trauma describes serious and often multiple injuries where there is a strong possibility of death or disability. The needs of a major trauma patient are unique and complex and as such their care is managed at a number of dedicated major trauma centres and tertiary centres around the UK specialising in major trauma and neurosurgical trauma.
Although the field of major trauma and neurosurgery overlaps with critical care in the initial treatment, often the majority of dietetic input is in the rehabilitation setting. This requires dietitians who are up to date with the latest research and have skills suited to this unique patient group. In order to help facilitate this, the Trauma Sub-Group was formed to allow crucial shared learning, support and networking opportunities for all members.
The Trauma Sub-Group would like to encourage all dietitians working with trauma patients, major trauma patients and neurosurgical trauma patients to join the group whether they work in critical care or whether they work in the rehabilitation phase with adults so that the full spectrum of the specialism can be represented.
Check out the map to find out where all the major trauma units throughout the UK are: