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San Diego trauma services

When faced with a sudden illness or injury, it's vital you receive the highest level of care available. At the Cushman Emergency and Trauma Center at Sharp Memorial Hospital, we're dedicated to providing extraordinary critical care to every patient.

Our commitment to excellence

The Cushman Emergency and Trauma Center sets the bar for trauma systems nationwide through efficiency, organization and exceptional treatment of critically ill and injured patients. A Level II designated trauma center, verified by the American College of Surgeons, we work alongside the Sharp Memorial Emergency Department, 24 hours a day, to provide extraordinary care to every patient.

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A team of trauma experts

If a major injury or mass casualty event occurs, we are ready. Our highly trained personnel include a dedicated team of:

  • Board-certified trauma surgeons

  • Emergency room physicians

  • Nurse practitioners

  • Surgical specialists

  • Nurses and support staff

Exemplary care for older adults

We’re committed to serving the growing needs of the aging population. Geriatric trauma management guidelines are implemented from the time of arrival in the trauma room and are maintained throughout the length of stay.

Our Generational Health Program provides healthcare for all ages and stages of adult life by following an age-friendly framework called the 4Ms. This approach helps patients maintain functional and cognitive independence while in the hospital.

The 4Ms of age-friendly care


1

What Matters

Understanding each older adult’s specific health outcome goals and care preferences, and aligning care to what really matters to them


2

Medication

If medications are necessary, use age-friendly medications that do not interfere with what matters, mentation or mobility


3

Mentation (Mental activity)

Prevent, identify, treat, and manage depression, dementia and delirium across all care settings


4

Mobility

Ensure that older adults at home and in every setting of care move safely every day in order to maintain function and to do what matters


Injury prevention and community support

After a traumatic injury, patients and families often need more than medical care. They may need to talk with others who understand what they are going through. Some of the physical, emotional, social and financial issues following trauma cannot be anticipated. Sharp Memorial has support groups available to assist during these unexpected times.

Trauma injuries affect all age groups and may lead to disability or death. Evidence shows that prevention programs are effective at reducing injuries and fatalities. In collaboration with community partners, we share trauma and fall prevention information with the San Diego community. The programs we partner with include:

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Stop the Bleed

Bleeding is the No.1 cause of preventable death after injury. Stop the Bleed training can teach anyone to save a life with 3 quick actions.

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ThinkFirst

ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation advocates for making safer choices to prevent traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries.

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Trauma Survivors Network

The Trauma Survivors Network (TSN) is a community of patients and families connecting and rebuilding their lives after a traumatic injury.

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Trauma Research and Education Foundation

TREF is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing trauma deaths and injuries in San Diego through education, prevention and research.

Learn more

To learn more about the Sharp Memorial Trauma Center, call 858-939-3212.


San Diego emergency care locations

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Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Emergency Department
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Sharp Coronado Hospital Emergency Department
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Sharp Grossmont Hospital Emergency Department
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Sharp Memorial Hospital Emergency Department

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Zachary Myers was enjoying his senior year in high school, but a catastrophic fall almost ended his future.

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Traumatic accident won’t slow cyclist’s roll

A crack in the road almost stopped Chris Adams's bike riding for good. But after trauma care and recovery, he's ready to roll.

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Helping older adults return home after a hospital stay

An unexpected bicycling accident sent active 80-year-old Gregory Gieselman to the Sharp Memorial Trauma Center.