Trauma, EmErgEncy & criTical carE

What matters most to you?

Emily Pearson, patient

“The patience and compassion of others”

As a recognized leader in trauma, critical care and disaster preparedness, Sunnybrook’s expertise is in high demand. Meeting this responsibility is becoming increasingly difficult. Our Emergency Department has nearly double the patient admission rate of any other hospital in the province. Over 80 hospitals refer their patients to Sunnybrook every day. Addressing the needs of patients today, while making the scientific breakthroughs that will maximize the chances of survival for patients tomorrow, requires we double our capacity in trauma and critical care.

Sunnybrook is Ontario’s ‘critical care central.’ We have the highest concentration of critical care resources in addition to Canada’s largest trauma program and the nation’s biggest burn centre. Our approach to care is being replicated in centres around the world and is heralded internationally as the gold standard. To meet the rapidly growing needs of the province, we are investing in state-of-the-art fully equipped facilities that will double the size of our emergency and critical care areas as well as our trauma capacity. Simply put, this investment will allow us to save more lives today and tomorrow.

A trauma team works to save the life of a patient rushed to Sunnybrook’s Tory Regional Trauma Centre with serious head injuries.

“ The officer on the scene said that he had never seen anything like it. The force of the impact knocked me out of my shoes and socks.”

In February 2008, while out running errands, university student Emily Pearson was struck by a car travelling at 80 km/h. She flew over 100 feet.

“ I remember getting a phone call from the hospital in North Bay letting me know my daughter was in critical condition. Her doctor said he was sending her to the only hospital he knew could save her life, Sunnybrook,” said Larry Pearson.

After arriving at Sunnybrook, her parents, Larry and Sharon, learned that Emily had major head trauma, a severe knee injury, a lacerated spleen, a dislocated pelvis and a fractured neck. She was in critical care and the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Sunnybrook for over two months and to this day, does not remember the accident or the time she spent in the hospital.

“ The Sunnybrook team of professionals, the amazing facilities and the constant support of the staff saved Emily’s life. I pray that anyone who is in the same critical condition is lucky enough to be brought to Sunnybrook. They saved my daughter’s life.”

Emily Pearson, patient

“ After taking a tour of Sunnybrook, we were compelled to invest in Sunnybrook’s Trauma, Emergency and Critical Care Program. We are proud to help Sunnybrook expand its capacity and offer faster and safer treatment options. Ultimately, these changes will help save people’s lives.

“Through creativity and determination, Sunnybrook’s world-class trauma and emergency care specialists save the lives of the most seriously injured and ill people in the province. By supporting them, we are making a difference. We certainly encourage other organizations to do the same.”

Peter Sharpe, Cadillac Fairview, donor

Nursing staff closely monitor the vital signs of a burn victim shortly after his arrival by air ambulance to Sunnybrook.

We’re testing the affects of temperature and the use of liquid salt to stop massive bleeding in trauma victims.

Sunnybrook is here for you when it matters most. By investing in our Trauma, Emergency & Critical Care Program, you can be there for our most critical patients.

Investment Highlights $22mrenovated and expanded trauma, emergency and critical care facilities

Patients with complex and urgent needs are

referred to Sunnybrook from over 80 hospitals

every day. In all too many cases we are their

best hope for survival. We are Canada’s

leading experts in stopping massive bleeding,

managing wounds, performing emergency

surgery and controlling acute infections and

shock. Our patients’ lives depend on the

expertise and determination of our highly

skilled teams. We will invest in a new world-

class facility with state-of-the-art diagnostic

equipment, leading-edge infection control

measures and specially designed features to

ensure patient safety. This new space will

enable us to provide first-rate care to an ever

increasing number of patients.

$3mBrain and electrical injury research

Our trauma, emergency and critical care teams

are at the forefront of research and education.

We develop the newest resuscitation methods

and the most effective ways to stabilize patients

so that they survive emergency surgery. We

research new ways to ensure that skin grafts

for burn patients ‘take’ and we are a world

leader in electrical burn management. We

change models of care throughout Ontario,

apply our expertise overseas in countries

that need it most and transfer knowledge to

the next generation of specialists. With your

investment, Sunnybrook physicians, surgeons

and critical care nurses will continue to

develop innovative approaches to care that

will save countless lives in the years to come.

Resident surgeon Dr. Jennifer Chu administers urgently needed care to a victim of a motor vehicle collision.

Over 1,200 trauma patients are treated at Sunnybrook’s Tory Regional Trauma Centre each year. Despite increases in violent crimes and other trauma-related incidents, Sunnybrook has maintained a remarkable 90 per cent survival rate.

KEy inVESTmEnT PriOriTiES

$31mTOTal gOal

Renovated and expanded trauma, emergency and critical care facilities $22mCritical care research $6mBurn and electrical injury research $3m

Sunnybrook Foundation2075 Bayview Avenue, Suite H332 Toronto, Ontario M4N 3M5

Phone: 416 480 4483 Toll Free: 1 866 696 2008 Fax: 416 480 6155 E-mail: foundation@sunnybrook.ca

Charitable Business Number: 899209118RR0001

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Trauma, Emergency & Critical Care