MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center

MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center provides care for patients who have severe injuries resulting from accidents, falls, or violence. Our surgical specialists perform procedures that are crucial in saving lives and improving outcomes for patients with traumatic injuries.

For trauma resources, visit Trauma Survivors Network.

Our trauma center is equipped to handle a wide range of severe to life-threatening injuries Some of the most injuries treated include:

• Blunt-force trauma

• Burns 

• Complex fractures 

• Hemorrhages 

• Internal organ injuries 

• Penetrating trauma

• Skull fractures

• Spinal cord injuries 

• Traumatic brain injuries