Trauma Center at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is an accredited Level II Trauma Center, effective Sept. 1, 2017, offering trauma care that spans the continuum of care, from prevention to rehabilitation.
With an expert team led by our experienced trauma surgeons, directors and support staff, we provide excellent care in multiple disciplines.
Here are a few examples of our 24/7 commitment:
- Multidisciplinary team at bedside upon patient's arrival
- Computed tomography (CT) scanner and staff
- Operating rooms and staff
- Advanced trauma life support (ATLS) trained/board- certified emergency physicians
- Anesthesia (in-hospital)
- Backup trauma surgeon on call
- Orthopedic surgeon (with backup surgeon on-call)
- Neurosurgeon (with backup surgeon on-call)
- Specially trained trauma nurses