Trauma Systems & Centres

[gsuywy at pacific.net.sg]

I would appreciate the list's opinion on the recommended number of  
trauma centres needed in a trauma system - is it based on population,  
volume of major trauma per institution or per surgeon. Is there such a  
thing as 'deskilling' the other bypassed tertiary hospitals that will  
impact their ability to handle the surge in trauma patients during  
disasters.

Thanks


Allen Yeo
Perth, WA