The University Medical Center (UMC) in El Paso hosted a trauma summit bringing together hospitals and regional partners that support trauma care and emergency response across the region. As the area’s only Level I Trauma Center, UMC aims to strengthen coordination so patients receive timely care.
At the event, Dr. Alan Tyroch discussed the Pulsara communication platform connecting hospitals, EMS teams, and specialists. Dr. Leo Mercer shared updates on UMC’s ECMO life support program, and Dr. Philip Fidler highlighted progress on the region’s first dedicated burn center. The summit focused on improving communication and collaboration among trauma care providers…