Trauma system developments reduce mortality in hospitalized trauma patients in Al-Ain City, United Arab Emirates, despite increased severity of injury

Abstract Background Trauma is a leading cause of death in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). There have been major developments in the trauma system in Al-Ain City during the last two decades. We aimed to study the effects of these developments on the trauma pattern, severity, and clinical outcome of h...

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Main Authors: David O. Alao, Arif Alper Cevik, Hani O. Eid, Zia Jummani, Fikri M. Abu-Zidan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13017-020-00327-y