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Trauma

Trauma

When medical emergencies occur, Catholic Medical Center’s Emergency Department (ED) is ready 24 hours a day, seven days a week. CMC’s ED is a full service, state-of-the-art facility that is prepared to treat anyone experiencing a serious acute illness, injury or trauma. We feature 30 treatment rooms equipped with bedside monitoring capabilities, and dedicated areas for trauma, cardiac, stroke, and pediatric patients.  Our team of physicians, nurses and other skilled caregivers are equipped to provide expert care and treatment.

CMC’s Emergency Room is verified as a Level III Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). CMC is already designated as a Level III Adult Trauma Center and Level IV Pediatric Trauma Center by the State of New Hampshire. This demonstrates our ability to provide prompt assessment, resuscitation, surgery, intensive care and stabilization of injured patients. In addition to 24-hour coverage by emergency medicine physicians and general surgeons, CMC can transfer patients requiring more comprehensive care to a Level I or Level II Trauma Center.

If you or someone you know is experiencing an emergency always call 911 first.

Diagnosis, Treatment and Technology

Specialized Emergency Care

CMC’s highly-trained physicians are certified by the American College of Emergency Physicians.  Our nursing staff and EMS team have received specialized emergency care training and hold various emergency care certifications. 

Orthopaedic Partnership

We also have a partnership with New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center (NHOC), a full service orthopaedics practice, which includes access to 19 board-certified, fellowship-trained Physicians in Nashua, Manchester, Londonderry, Amherst and Salem.

Awards & Recognition

Level III Trauma Center

Catholic Medical Center has been verified as a Level III Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The verification, which comes from the ACS’s Committee on Trauma Verification Review Committee, recognize’s CMC’s dedication to providing the best possible care for injured patients. CMC is also designated as a Level III and Level IV Pediatric Trauma Center by the State of NH.
April 2019

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FAQs

What is a Level III Adult Trauma Center? 
A Level III Trauma Center has demonstrated an ability to provide prompt assessment, resuscitation, surgery, intensive care, and stabilization of injured patients and emergency operations.
  • 24-hour immediate coverage by emergency medicine physicians and the prompt availability of general surgeons and anesthesiologists
  • Incorporates a comprehensive quality assessment program
  • Has developed transfer agreements for patients requiring more comprehensive care at a Level I or Level II Trauma Center.
  • Provides back-up care for rural and community hospitals.
  • Offers continued education of the nursing and allied health personnel or the trauma team.
  • Involved with prevention efforts and must have an active outreach program for its referring communitie
What is a Level IV Pediatrics Trauma Center? 
A Level IV Trauma Center has demonstrated an ability to provide advanced trauma life support (ATLS) prior to transfer of patients to a higher level trauma center. It provides evaluation, stabilization, and diagnostic capabilities for injured patients.
  • Basic emergency department facilities to implement ATLS protocols and 24-hour laboratory coverage. Available trauma nurse(s) and physicians available upon patient arrival.
  • May provide surgery and critical-care services if available.
  • Has developed transfer agreements for patients requiring more comprehensive care at a Level I or Level II Trauma Center.
  • Incorporates a comprehensive quality assessment program
  • Involved with prevention efforts and must have an active outreach program for its referring communities.
Meet Our

Trauma Team

Here's a look at the health care team members you might encounter when being treated at the CMC Emergency Department.

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Our Locations

Catholic Medical Center
100 McGregor StreetManchester NH 03102
603.668.3545