Level I Trauma Center

The Gulf South's only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center

Manning Family Children’s is verified as a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons – the first and only of its kind in Louisiana and the Gulf South. Level I Trauma Centers differ not only in clinical capability, but in their leadership role within the larger trauma system.

In addition to delivering comprehensive, around-the-clock care for the most seriously injured children, Level I Trauma Centers are responsible for advancing pediatric trauma care across the state and region. As an expert resource and regional referral center, our team offers comprehensive, highly specialized, multi-disciplinary trauma care from prevention to rehabilitation. Level I Trauma Centers ensure immediate access to pediatric trauma surgeons, specialized equipment, and intensive care units, often functioning as regional leaders in research and education.

As a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Manning Family Children’s:

• Provides 24/7 in-house pediatric trauma expertise with immediate access to all required pediatric surgical subspecialties;
• Maintains a dedicated Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU);
• Serves as the primary referral center for the most complex pediatric trauma cases statewide and throughout the region;
• Leads trauma education, training, and outreach for healthcare professionals and communities across the state and region;
• Actively participates in trauma research and performance improvement;
• And plays a critical role in injury prevention and system-wide pediatric trauma readiness.

The Manning Family Children's Level I Trauma Center includes 24-hour immediate coverage by pediatric trauma surgeons, as well as coverage by the specialties of orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, radiology, and critical care.

Manning Family Children's is outfitted with an expanded pediatric-only Emergency Department including two dedicated trauma bays with immediate access to state of the art surgical facilities, including 12 new operating rooms.