Scand J Trauma Resus
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Scand J Trauma Resus · Jan 2013
EditorialImproving adjustments for older age in pre-hospital assessment and care.
Population estimates projects a significant increase in the geriatric population making elderly trauma patients more common. The geriatric trauma patients experience higher incidence of pre-existing medical conditions, impaired age-dependent physiologic reserve, use potent drugs and suffer from trauma system related shortcomings that influence outcomes. To improve adjustments for older age in pre-hospital assessment and care, several initiatives should be implemented. Decision-makers should make system revisions and introduce advanced point-of-care initiatives to improve outcome after trauma for the elderly.
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This paper describes a simple approach to emergency burr hole evacuation of extra-axial intracranial haematoma that can be used in the uncommon situation when life saving specialist neurosurgical intervention is not available.
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Scand J Trauma Resus · Oct 2011
Editorial CommentTrauma research in low- and middle-income countries is urgently needed to strengthen the chain of survival.
Trauma is a major--and increasing--cause of death, especially in low- and middle income countries. In all countries rural areas are especially hard hit, and the distribution of physicians is skewed towards cities. ⋯ Researchers in these countries need support and collaboration from their peers in industrialized countries. This partnership will be of mutual benefice.