ACS and SIR Issue Joint Position Statement on Endovascular Hemorrhage Control in Trauma

The American College of Surgeons and Society of Interventional Radiology affirm that interventional radiology is an essential component of contemporary trauma care, emphasizing rapid endovascular hemorrhage control and clarifying expectations for IR resources in ACS-verified tra…

• The position statement clarifies the American College of Surgeons Verification, Review, and Consultation (VRC) Program standards for interventional radiology resources and availability.
• It provides guidance for optimizing institutional processes and coordination between trauma surgery and interventional radiology to ensure timely hemorrhage control.
• Recommends interventional radiologists function as integral members of the multidisciplinary trauma team.

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