Chest trauma epidemiology and emergency department management in a tertiary teaching hospital in Kigali, Rwanda

Chest trauma epidemiology and emergency department management in a tertiary teaching hospital in Kigali, Rwanda

Introduction: Chest trauma is a major contributor to injury morbidity and mortality, and understanding trends is a crucial part of addressing this burden in low- and middle-income countries. This study reports the characteristics and emergency department (ED) management of chest trauma patients pres...

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Main Authors: Bernard Nsengiyumva, Michael B. Henry, Heather M. Kuntz, Molly K. Estes, Melanie M. Randall, Mindi Guptill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-12-01
Series:African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Thoracic trauma
Chest trauma
Injuries
Rwanda
Emergency department
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211419X22000763

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