Differentiation in an inclusive trauma system: allocation of lower extremity fractures

Differentiation in an inclusive trauma system: allocation of lower extremity fractures

Abstract Background Implementation of an inclusive trauma system leads to reduced mortality rates, specifically in polytrauma patients. Field triage is essential in this mortality reduction. Triage systems are developed to identify patients with life-threatening injuries, and trauma mechanisms are i...

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Main Authors: F. S. Würdemann, D. P. J. Smeeing, S. Ferree, F. Nawijn, E. J. M. M. Verleisdonk, L. P. H. Leenen, R. M. Houwert, F. Hietbrink
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Subjects:
Inclusive trauma system
Lower extremity fractures
Level 1
Level 2
Trauma centre
Resource demand
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13017-018-0178-1

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