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Clinical practice guidelines for trauma
Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) Trauma Services has developed Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) to optimize care of the trauma patient.
Related: VGH Trauma Services
These VGH Trauma Services guidelines are evidence-based best practice recommendations. They are not a substitute for clinical experience and knowledge. Expert advice is essential when there is any doubt about the best decision for an individual patient.
Please review the Vancouver Coastal Health Terms and Conditions prior to reproducing and/or referring to the VGH CPGs.
CPGs
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8 Hour Assessment (Adult Major Burns Clinical Practice Guidelines)
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First 8 Hours Post Burn (Adult Major Burns Clinical Practice Guidelines)
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ICU Fluid Resuscitation and Monitoring for Adult Patients with Severe Burns
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Major Burn Fluid Resuscitation Flowsheet
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Major Burn - Initial 24 hours Fluid Resuscitation Orders for Adults (Regional)
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TBSA Burn Estimation Chart (Adult Major Burn Clinical Practice Guideline)
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Abdominal Blunt Trauma
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Abdominal Gunshot Wound
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Abdominal Stab Wound
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Aortic (Thoracic) Blunt Trauma
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Cerebrovascular Blunt Injury (BCVI)
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C-spine Injury
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Chest trauma
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Esophageal Injury
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Extremity Penetrating Injury
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Hemothorax (Retained)
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Hemothorax
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Hepatic Blunt Trauma
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Neck Penetrating Trauma
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Pelvic Fracture
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Pregnancy Trauma
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Rectal Injury
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Renal Trauma
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Splenic Injury
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TBI - Low Risk
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Thoracic Penetrating Injury
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Traumatic Cardiac Arrest
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VGH-only C-spine Clearance of Obtunded Patients
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COVID-19 Implementation Plan
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Pandemic Trauma Roles & Responsibilities Safety Checklist
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Surgery COVID-19 Guidelines
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