Trauma Program

For our Patients, Every Moment is Critical.

Trauma Program

The Trauma Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of the busiest pediatric ACS verified Level 1 trauma centers in the nation - committed to pursuing best outcomes for every patient we treat. Our nationally recognized trauma and burn programs provide care for all injured children, from infants to adolescents.

Nationwide Children's pediatric trauma experts are involved in all aspects of care, including pre-hospital, emergency department, inpatient care, operative management, and rehabilitation, as well as follow-up care through our outpatient trauma clinic. Our multidisciplinary approach allows us to provide trauma patients with exceptional care and serves as a resource for injury prevention and education for central Ohio and beyond.

We Are an American College of Surgeons Verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center.

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Meet Our Team

Our program is supported by a wide-range of pediatric surgical sub-specialists including orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, anesthesia, psychology and pediatric surgery.

Our patients also benefit from outstanding support services with 24-hour in-house radiology coverage, new state-of-the-art rehabilitation facilities and a comprehensive pediatric burn program verified by the American Burn Association.

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Call our Physician Direct Connect Line, a 24-hour physician/provider consult-transfer center, managed by experienced RNs who can assist with:

Transfer/Transport requests
Referrals from local and regional physicians
ED referrals
Physician-to-physician consult requests Let the staff at Nationwide Children's help you by calling: (614) 355-0221 or (877) 355-0221 (Toll Free)

Research

The Center for Pediatric Trauma Research (CPTR) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital conducts research to support global efforts in achieving the best outcomes for pediatric trauma patients. Using a multidisciplinary approach, CPTR researchers lead innovative projects to assess pre-hospital emergency medical service, acute medical and surgical management, rehabilitation, and family and community services that impact the short and long-term outcomes of injured patients.

CPTR serves as a leader and a partner to translate cutting edge research findings to help patients, families, policy makers, and clinicians make informed decisions.

Programs & Services

As a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, we provide comprehensive care for children with severe injuries through a wide array of services.

Meet Our Team

Meet our Trauma team.

Center for Pediatric Trauma Research

Established in 2013, the Center for Pediatric Trauma Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital conducts research to achieve best outcomes for pediatric trauma patients.

Trauma Resources

Access Trauma Program resources for parents and providers.

Trauma Education

The Trauma Program provides education to health care providers as well as children and families in our community.

Trauma Program Report

Our program's multidisciplinary approach allows us to provide trauma patients with exceptional care and serves as a resource for injury prevention and education for central Ohio and beyond. Learn more in our program report.