What is the quality of reporting on guideline, protocol or algorithm implementation in adult trauma centres? Protocol for a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-021750
Abstract: Introduction Quality improvement (QI) is mandatory in trauma centres but there is no prescription for doing successful QI. Considerable variation in implementation strategies and inconsistent use of evidence-based protocols therefore exist across centres. The quality… read more here.
Keywords: quality; trauma centres; implementation; systematic review ... See more keywords
Massive transfusion in The Netherlands
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DOI: 10.1136/emermed-2019-208665
Abstract: Objectives Massive transfusion protocols (MTPs) may improve survival in patients with uncontrolled haemorrhage. An MTP was introduced into the Dutch transfusion guidelines in 2011, the ninth edition of the advanced trauma life support course in… read more here.
Keywords: level trauma; trauma centres; mtps; transfusion ... See more keywords
Distance to trauma centres among gunshot wound victims: identifying trauma ‘deserts’ and ‘oases’ in Detroit
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DOI: 10.1136/injuryprev-2019-043180
Abstract: Introduction Among the factors related to survival among individuals with gun shot wounds (GSW) is distance to trauma care. Relatively little is known about neighbourhood-level patterns of GSW mortality and distance to hospitals with trauma… read more here.
Keywords: distance trauma; trauma centres; distance; trauma ... See more keywords
Firework injuries remain high in years after legalisation: its impact on children
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DOI: 10.1136/ip-2022-044616
Abstract: Purpose We evaluated the impact of Senate Bill 489 passed in May 2017, allowing the sale and use of fireworks in Iowa 1 June to 8 July and 10 December to 3 January, on hospital… read more here.
Keywords: firework injuries; trauma centres; hospital presentations; injuries remain ... See more keywords