A traumatic injury care guide for patients and families/caregivers
Each patient’s hospital stay is slightly different because no two patients’ injuries are the same. The doctors, nurses and other health-care professionals in each part of the hospital have different specialized training and skills. Our goal is to make sure you get the right care for the different parts of your recovery. In this part of the handbook, we explain the different areas of the hospital, and the types of patients who might need care in these areas. It may be uncomfortable or scary when you, or your loved one, move from one care area to another. We hope that it helps you to know that all the necessary medical information about the patient is transferred from one area to another, and that staff from different areas work closely together to make the move between units happen smoothly.
Trauma care timeline
You may move back and forth between units, depending on your medical needs. Surgery may take place at anytime during your hospital stay.
| Arrival: The Emergency Department | Critical Care Unit (CrCu) | B5 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) | C5 | Discharge (Leaving the hospital) |
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Patients are assessed in the trauma bay. This assessment will help determine the best place in the hospital to care for their injuries. Location: A-Wing, Ground Floor (AG) |
Patients in the most critical condition are admitted to the Critical Care Unit (CrCU). They may need life support. Location: M-Wing, 2nd Floor (M2) Phone: 416-480-4196 |
Patients with serious injuries that require continuous monitoring go to the B5 Intensive Care Unit (B5 ICU). Location: B-Wing, 5th Floor (B5) Phone: 416-480-4189 |
Patients no longer require intensive care, but still need the attention of the trauma team. Location: C-Wing, 5th Floor (C5) Phone: 416-480-4187 |
Patients may be sent to one of the following places when they no longer need the specialized care of Sunnybrook’s trauma team:
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Approximately one month after discharge, patients are contacted for a standardized intake assessment to determine post-discharge care needs and review followup plans. Location: C-Wing, Ground Floor, Room 02 (CG02) Phone: 416-480-4053 |
*Some patients may receive care in other ICUs/wards at Sunnybrook, depending on their condition and needs; for example, in the CVICU, D4ICU and D5 ward areas, among others.
The staff doctor who oversees your care is called the Most Responsible Physician or MRP. Your MRP may change, depending on where you are in the hospital and staff schedules. Ask your nurse: "Who is my MRP?"
About the pathways of care
1. Arrival: The Emergency Department (ED)
About the ED and the trauma bay
2. Surgery and the Operating Room
After an injury, some patients will require surgery, while others will not. No two patients are the same. There are many factors that your doctors will consider when deciding whether the patient will need surgery.
3. Intensive Care Unit
Intensive-Care Units (ICUs) are designed for the care of patients with the most severe injuries. Some patients are well enough to not need ICU admission, and go directly to a specialized trauma ward. Note: you can find more information about Sunnybrook's ICU at sunnybrook.ca/navigatingtheICU
