Major  Trauma

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RED It is a life-threatening medical emergency

Physical injury, caused by sharp or blunt forces including:

  • falls
  • road traffic crashes
  • crush injuries
  • violent assaults (punches, kicks)
  • burns
  • shooting
  • stabbing
  • sports injuries
  • serious head injuries

Call 999, or go immediately to Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham.