What is the trauma experience like at UCI?
The trauma experience obtained at UCI is one of the strengths of the program for its diversity and variety of experience. The training is designed to provide the full spectrum of trauma care, not just initial ED stabilization. Residents will experience being the first advanced trauma provider in the field, trauma care in the ED, participation as an integral team member in a dedicated trauma team, and providing trauma critical care in the SICU after initial stabilization. There are approximately 1500 major trauma activations per year, and 120 major burns. Ten percent of patients go directly to the OR from the ED. Eighty percent of patients are victims of blunt trauma, while 20% suffer penetrating trauma. The ED has a great working relationship with the trauma service, and patient management is done cooperatively and collegially.
