SP9.3 A 5-year retrospective review of “Code Red” traumas requiring immediate surgery in a regional major trauma centre

Abstract Aim Trauma is a major cause of mortality leading to over 16,000 deaths annually in England and Wales alone. Code red traumas are the most extreme these proportion will require immediate operative intervention. The aim this study was review outcomes patients presenting regional trauma centre as code requiring transfer theatre identify pathway facilitate process. Methods Data were reviewed for all Red Traumas intervention between April 2017 2021. Electronic records searched aetiologies, times post-operative morbidities mortalities. Datasets collected analysed using Microsoft Excel software. Results 57 identified included. average age 39 years old. CT performed 52/59 (88.1%) median time 32 minutes. All proceeded with an overall 144.5 In hospital 19.3% (n=11). Primary operating speciality varied general surgery making up majority 30 cases. A consultant surgeon present 72% cases anaesthetist 81% 84% (n=48) admitted ICU post-operatively. Conclusions Major remains significant our cohort. We have developed those direct access theatre. It envisaged that expediated lead improved patient outcomes.