So we can improve patient experience and how quickly you’re treated and seen in hospital, a number of agreed protocols have been put in place for people with specific injuries.
After being review and ‘signed off’ by the emergency department consultant, orthopaedic patients may be ‘fast-tracked’ to the trauma ward once appropriate splintage, analgesia and anti-emetic (a drug that is effective against vomiting and nausea) are prescribed.
The on-call orthopaedic junior doctor will be made aware of the patient’s admission by the ward staff on the trauma ward.