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A system for working with unidentified trauma patients

C A Blank-Reid¹, L J Kaplan

¹Department of Surgery, Medical College of Pennsylvania, USA.

International Journal of Trauma Nursing

|October 1, 1996

Summary

Trauma centers face challenges with unidentified patients needing immediate care. This study presents a unique identification method for unknown patients in emergency settings, improving record management.

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Area of Science:

Emergency Medicine
Health Informatics
Trauma Surgery

Background:

Trauma centers frequently encounter severely injured unidentified patients requiring urgent medical intervention.
Current healthcare systems rely on computerized databases for patient records, which can impede care for unidentified individuals.
The necessity for complete patient identification in electronic health record systems poses a significant challenge during emergencies.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel identification method for managing severely injured unidentified patients in trauma centers.
To describe the implementation process of this unique patient identification system.
To outline the procedure for updating patient records once their identity is confirmed.

Main Methods:

Development of a temporary, unique identifier for patients lacking personal information upon arrival.
Integration of this temporary identification system with existing hospital databases.
Establishment of protocols for linking temporary identifiers to permanent medical records upon patient identification.

Main Results:

The proposed method facilitates immediate medical record creation and care for unidentified patients.
Successful implementation allows for seamless transition from temporary to permanent patient identification.
The system enhances accuracy and efficiency in managing patient data during critical care scenarios.

Conclusions:

A unique identification method is crucial for effective trauma care of unidentified patients.
This approach addresses the limitations of traditional electronic health record systems in emergency situations.
The presented method improves patient data management and continuity of care in trauma settings.

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