Presentation of trauma at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Enugu: a pilot study.
This prospective study spanning three months was undertaken to provide insight to trauma care including intervention times in this centre. Improved organization of trauma care is needed urgently for improved outcomes.
Onah
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Trauma Unit, National Orthopaedic Hospital, PMB 1294, Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria. ionah@nohenig.com
Okwesili
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003646:Debridement; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009549:Nigeria / Q000453:epidemiology; D010343:Patient Admission / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors; D014193:Trauma Centers / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D055815:Young Adult