Trauma-care systems in Canada.
Injury is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Canada and health-care costs associated with injury and trauma are significant. Trauma systems and standards have been defined by the Trauma Association of Canada. A National Trauma Registry has also been introduced, which has become an important resource for measuring the impact of this condition. The Registry has also been an important tool for trauma-centre quality control and assessment. The strengths of organized Canadian trauma care are described, as are current challenges.
Kortbeek
John B
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Foothills Medical Centre, Trauma Services, 1403-29 St. NW, Calgary, Alta., Canada T2N 2T9.
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Richard
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002170:Canada / Q000453:epidemiology; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006291:Health Policy / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012042:Registries / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D019035:Rural Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014193:Trauma Centers / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015599:Trauma Severity Indices; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*