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Trauma (Specialty)

Resources related to the management of physical injury.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
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Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Rehabilitation after traumatic injury
National
NICE guideline [NG37]: Major trauma: service delivery
National
Clinical Guidelines for Major Incident and Mass Casualty Management (Nov 2018)
Local
Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient (American College of Surgeons, 2014)
Local
The Maryland Medical Protocols for Emergency Medical Services Providers (2023)
Local

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