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What is level 3 in hospital


A Level III Trauma Center has demonstrated an ability to provide prompt assessment, resuscitation, surgery, intensive care and stabilization of injured patients and emergency operations.

What does Level 3 triage mean?

Level 3 (urgent) includes patients who need quick attention but can wait as long as 30 minutes for assessment and treatment. Level 3 includes patients with signs of infection, mild respiratory distress, or moderate pain. Levels 4 and 5 are considered less urgent and non urgent, respectively.

What are the 3 levels of critical care?

LEVEL 3 – Health Centres\n\n These are small hospitals with minimal facilities, yet they offer services like the big hospitals. They are run by at least one doctor, clinical officers and nurses. These are some of the services they offer: Maternity in-patient services with a ward.

What is a Level 3 hospital in Kenya?

Level 2 - Emergency, potentially life-threatening (Example: patient involved in major accident with severe injuries or patient is having difficulty breathing) Level 3 - Urgent, not life-threatening (Example: patient has severe abdominal pain)