Mary Washington Hospital is a Level II Trauma Center in the State of Virginia
and therefore a part of the network of trauma care in the Commonwealth
of Virginia. We serve the Rappahannock Region (REMS), including the city
of Fredericksburg, and Spotsylvania, Stafford, Caroline, King George,
Fauquier, Culpeper, Orange, and Westmoreland counties.
As a
Level II Trauma Center we initiate definitive care for all injured patients including 24-hour
immediate coverage by general surgeons, as well as coverage by the specialties
of orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, emergency medicine,
radiology and critical care. Our patients with critical injuries are continually
supported and cared for by highly experienced trauma care experts using
the latest in life-saving equipment and technology.
Mary Washington Hospital Trauma Services Team manages injuries that occur
from the following and more:
Motor vehicle crashes
Pedestrian injuries
Falls
Motorcycle crashes
Bicycle crashes
Sports injuries
Stab wounds
We provide comprehensive care, caring for you from initial injury through
to your recovery. In certain situations, Mary Washington Hospital Trauma
Center may need to send patients for specialized care when the injury
involves significant burns, or involves children with complex injuries.
Our Team of Trauma Experts
The Trauma Center team includes surgeons who are board-certified in trauma
and who have advanced training and certification in trauma and critical
care. Our staff also includes registered nurses and technicians specializing
in trauma injuries, radiologists, anesthesiologists, rehabilitation, respiratory
therapists and specialists in neurosurgical, orthopedic, cardiac, and
related fields.
Regional emergency medical services (EMS) partnerships for pre-hospital
trauma care include Rappahannock EMS (REMS), air flight medical companies,
area fire and safety agencies, and state and local law enforcement. These
strategic partnerships play vital roles in supporting the infrastructure
for our trauma center.
Stop the Bleed® Training
Through our
STOP THE BLEED® course, you’ll gain the ability to recognize life-threatening
bleeding and intervene effectively. The person next to a bleeding victim
may be the one who’s most likely to save him or her. Take the course
and become empowered to make a life-or-death difference when a bleeding
emergency occurs.
For more information about educational opportunities or presentations,
please contact Mary Washington Trauma Services office at 540.741.2855.
Mary Washington Hospital is a Level II Trauma Center in the State of Virginia
and therefore a part of the network of trauma care in the Commonwealth
of Virginia. We serve the Rappahannock Region (REMS), including the city
of Fredericksburg, and Spotsylvania, Stafford, Caroline, King George,
Fauquier, Culpeper, Orange, and Westmoreland counties.
