what is a level 3 trauma center

A Level III Trauma Center is a medical facility that provides prompt assessment, management, surgery, and stabilization for trauma patients. It has resources for emergency resuscitation, surgery, and intensive care of most trauma patients, but does not have the full availability of specialists. Key components of a Level III Trauma Center include 24-hour access to emergency medicine physicians and availability of general surgeons. A Level III Trauma Center is the lowest designation level for trauma service.