Nova Scotia Health
Trauma Program
Newsletter
Dedicated Inpatient Trauma Care at the QEII
On October 17th 2022, Trauma Nova Scotia is launching a new trauma consult (TC) service to facilitate dedicated, daily care for all major trauma patients in the province after admission to the QEII Health Science Centre in Halifax. The TC Service will improve efficiencies through coordinated efforts, improve the patient, family, and health care work experience and provide the best care possible for our trauma population. (MORE INFO)
LISTEN: Dr. Rob Green on the Todd Veinotte Show
Heal Nova Scotia Research Program
A multidisciplinary group of individuals from the Nova Scotia Health, IWK Health Centre, and Dalhousie University have partnered with the NS Department of Health & Wellness and other universities across the province to establish Heal Nova Scotia (Heal-NS), a research program devoted to bringing together researchers to investigate topics related to violence with the common goal of helping Nova Scotians find answers and healing in the aftermath of the Portapique mass shooting. (MORE INFO)
2020/21 Annual Report
The 2020/21 Nova Scotia Health Trauma Program Annual Report is now available. The report provides information on major traumas at the QEII HSC and the IWK Health Centre and highlights trauma education, research, and quality initiatives. (DOWNLOAD)
Story of Survival
Curtis Coley is a living miracle. He's a son who the province's medical trauma director says had less than one percent chance of surviving horrific injuries sustained in a car crash. He's a young man who died three times and was brought back through heroic medical treatment. (FULL STORY)
Forensic Blood Collection in Nova Scotia
The rationale and process for forensic blood collection in the province of Nova Scotia. Featuring: Dr. Rob Green, Dr. John Ross, Dr. Heather Flemming, and Cst. John McLeod of the Halifax Regional Police. Watch the full video here.
Top 10 for ATLS
Presenting the NSH Trauma Program's Top 10 things that trauma care professionals need to know, based on the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) program (10th Edition) developed by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma.
Trauma Procedure Video Series
This video series was produced to serve as a resource to support all members of our trauma teams across Nova Scotia. This series uses clinical grade cadavers to demonstrate common procedures required for the management of critically ill trauma patients. (MORE)
