Erschienen in:
01.03.2017 | Editorial Perspective
Introductory Overview: IATSIC Symposium, WJS
verfasst von:
Timothy Craig Hardcastle
Erschienen in:
World Journal of Surgery
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Ausgabe 5/2017
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Excerpt
Trauma is a major scourge in the developing world with almost 90% of trauma-related deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) [
1]. A major part of the mortality is at the scene, and preventative strategies can address this burden of disease; however, a second surge in mortality occurs in the post-acute period, particularly in the critically ill who end up in the ICU. …