Pediatric “brought in dead”: Analysis of the characteristics and probable causes in a Nigerian tertiary hospital
Background: Information obtained from the “brought in dead” (BID) cases is important in understanding the challenges in seeking health care and help in policy making. Objective: This study was conducted to describe the characteristics of children presenting to Enugu State University Teaching Hospita...
Main Authors: | Ikenna K Ndu, Benedict O Edelu, Obinna C Nduagubam, Frank N Ogbuka, Isaac N Asinobi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2022-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Medicine and Health Development |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijmhdev.com/article.asp?issn=2635-3695;year=2022;volume=27;issue=2;spage=120;epage=124;aulast=Ndu |
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