Impact of triage systems on time to diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injuries - Nwizu M, Weiner T, Downs T, Krizo J, Mangira C, Cowan S, Mallat A, Heaney A.

BACKGROUND: Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a potential complication from traumatic brain injury, with a 30-day mortality rate of 35-52%. Rapid diagnosis allows for earlier treatment, which impacts patient outcomes. A trauma activation (TA) is called whe...
Source: SafetyLit - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news