TRAUMA REGISTRY

Overview
A Trauma Registry is a structured, prospective clinical database that continuously collects standardized information on trauma patients treated in hospitals or emergency systems. It is a population-based registry, useful for evaluating outcomes, improving care, and supporting decision-making.

Main objective
To develop a regional platform that allows measurement, comparison, and improvement of trauma outcomes through standardized and comparable data.

Benefits of a trauma registry

• Improvement in quality of care
• Generation of scientific evidence
• Identification of gaps and opportunities
• Strengthening trauma systems
• Institutional academic positioning

Key features of the SPT Trauma Registry

• Standardized platform (REDCap)
• Structured and validated dataset
• Multicenter regional approach
• Academic governance
• Data protection and anonymization

Registry levels (if applicable)

• Basic level: minimum dataset
• Intermediate level: expanded variables
• Advanced level: full dataset for research

Application process

1.     Completion of institutional form
2.     Review and approval by PTR team
3.     Institutional agreement signature
4.     Local team training
5.     Access to training platform
6.     Start of formal data entry

Contact

registrodetraumaspt@gmail.com

User checklist

• Human resources for data entry (physician, nurse, or data manager)
• Computer with internet access
• Institutional commitment
• Ethical approval (as required locally)

Institutional agreement
A formal agreement is required between the Panamerican Society of Trauma, Fundación Valle del Lili (technical coordinating center), and the participating institution.

Access to the registry
Access is provided in phases:

• Training platform
• Official registry platform

Data entry
Data entry is prospective, standardized, and monitored to ensure quality and consistency.

Contact us for any questions and support during the onboarding process