Trauma call criteria

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In our trauma centre, we commonly receive isolated head trauma of elderly patients who fell on level ground.
 
We activate a multi-disciplinary trauma team (including surgical and orthopedics) response for these patients if their GCS is < 14.
 
Would other centers do the same?
Dr. Stewart ChanSenior Medical OfficerDept. of Accident & EmergencyPrince of Wales Hospital
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