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Trauma network bypass decision — DIPIMC MCQ

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A patient has severe multisystem trauma. The nearest hospital is a trauma unit 10 minutes away, while the Major Trauma Centre is 35 minutes away.

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Correct answer: A — Bypass directly to the Major Trauma Centre, in line with the network triage tool

Explanation lettering: D = shown as A · E = shown as B · B = shown as C · C = shown as D · A = shown as E

Major trauma networks direct patients who meet triage criteria to bypass nearer trauma units and go straight to a Major Trauma Centre when within agreed time thresholds, because definitive care reduces mortality. Defaulting to the nearest hospital (A) or a stop-and-transfer approach (B) delays the specialist care that major trauma requires. Follow the network triage tool: bypass to the MTC when the patient and timings qualify.

Reference: NICE NG39; regional trauma network