The Trauma East Manual of Operations and Procedures (TEMPO) describes the approved processes, pathways and management of patients with suspected major trauma in the east of England.

TEMPO is intended for use by clinicians and those involved in the care of major trauma patients and aims to reflect current best practice. Devised by clinicians throughout the region, and using the concept of the Clinical Guidelines for Operations from the Ministry of Defence, this manual defines standards of care and pathways aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality, and helping patients survive major trauma.

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Navigation is used for cross-referencing within the manual using the colour and number of each section.

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Review

TEMPO will be reviewed at least annually by the Trauma Network. If important amendments are needed between reviews these will be issued as ‘amendments’ on both the website and as hard copy. If you feel amendments would be useful, please discuss at your Trauma Committee meeting and the Chairperson can complete a ‘red card’ (Section 14.b).