What trauma level is Vanderbilt?

Level 1 trauma center
We are the only adult and pediatric Level 1 trauma center in Middle Tennessee.

Is there a Level 1 Trauma Center in Nashville?

Over 21,000 patients are admitted to Tennessee trauma centers annually, with more than 13,000 admitted at the five level one centers located in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Johnson City.

Is surgical critical care the same as trauma surgery?

Trauma surgeons (also called critical care and acute care surgeons) specialize in performing emergency surgeries on people who’ve had a critical injury or illness. Trauma surgery requires extensive knowledge of surgical procedures and how to manage different types of injuries.

Is Vumc a teaching hospital?

VUMC is known for its highly acclaimed teaching hospital and its groundbreaking efforts in electronic medical records. Its health care providers see more than 1.6 million patients each year and its hospitals perform more than 35,000 surgical procedures and see 65,000 patients in its Emergency Room.

Is Vanderbilt Level 1 trauma?

The Vanderbilt Emergency Department offers 24/7 care to thousands of patients each year. We are Nashville’s only academic medical center with a Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Stroke Center and LifeFlight service.

What level trauma is Centennial?

Level II Trauma Center
TriStar Skyline Medical Center is designated by the State of Tennessee as a Level II Trauma Center. TriStar Skyline has trauma surgeons on-site 24/7 for major traumatic injuries such as falls, motor vehicle collisions or penetrating wounds.

Are trauma surgeons happy?

The majority of trauma surgeons are not satisfied with their work–life balance, according to results of a recent, presented at the 2020 virtual annual meeting of the American Society for the Surgery of Trauma.

Is Vanderbilt a Level 1 trauma center?

What is Vanderbilt best known for?

Vanderbilt University is ranked in the top 20 of National Universities according to US News. Vanderbilt is known for its medical, law and engineering schools. At the same time, Vanderbilt ranked at 3rd place for happiest students and 12th for campus food.

Is Erlanger a Level 1 trauma center?

The Region’s Only Level I Trauma Center Erlanger Health System provides the highest level of care for critically ill and traumatically injured patients.