Level I Trauma Center

Often times in an emergency situation we think quick! Get to the hospital. We forget to think of whether that hospital will be equipped with the experienced staff or equipment to deal with a type of condition. Emergency rooms are ranked in terms of their ability to care for patients. There are four levels of trauma centers, or emergency rooms, that build upon each other. A level IV trauma center has a basic emergency room and is staffed 24 hours. A level III hospital would have that of a level IV and a larger surgical staff and more equipment. As you get closer to the level I, more staff, experience and equipment play a role. According to the American College of Surgeons, a level I trauma center has everything a level II has, and can deal with