The National Audit Office has revealed that trauma services in England are not good enough and that many people are dying due to lack of proper care.
The National Audit Office has revealed that trauma services in England are not good enough and that many people are dying due to lack of proper care.
The NAO also said in its report that despite repeated calls for reform, trauma services do not appear to have improved over the last 20 years. Furthermore the death rate in the UK in patients suffering from major trauma is 20% higher than that of the US.
Accident and Trauma Care - Golden Hour - Taking Care - Don’t
Accident and trauma care is an important public health challenge that requires immediate attention. Injury (trauma) is the leading cause of death for all age groups under the age of 44.
Accident and trauma care is an important public health challenge that requires immediate attention. Injury (trauma) is the leading cause of death for all age groups under the age of 44.
Majority of trauma victims do not get access to CT scans, surgery and rehabilitation, it added. The report also said that if trauma care was managed properly at least 400 to 600 lives could be saved annually.
Health Minister Mike O'Brien said that the government would be introducing regional trauma networks soon.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Complications, Dignosis, Treatment
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), is a mental condition triggered by a traumatic event. PTSD treatment includes pyschotherapy, behavior therapy and medications.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), is a mental condition triggered by a traumatic event. PTSD treatment includes pyschotherapy, behavior therapy and medications.
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Study Finds Higher Survival Rate Among Intoxicated Trauma Patients
Study days trauma patients who were intoxicated before their injuries were more likely to survive than trauma patients who suffered similar injuries but were sober
Study days trauma patients who were intoxicated before their injuries were more likely to survive than trauma patients who suffered similar injuries but were sober
Traumatised Brain Injury Patients Still Totter After Recovery
Locomotor deficits can still persist in people who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) even if they seem to have recovered fully, a new Canadian research suggests.
Locomotor deficits can still persist in people who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) even if they seem to have recovered fully, a new Canadian research suggests.
