title: Assessment of trauma patients.
abstract: Trauma is a major contributor to global mortality and morbidity with a notable difference between low income countries (LIC) and high to moderate income countries (HMIC). The modality of trauma differs globally; however, the most notable cause is pedestrian vs. vehicle and road traffic collision respectively. It is imperative that patients who have sustained a traumatic injury are managed in an appropriate and timely manner. Part 1 of the article will address the aetiology and demographic distribution of trauma globally and part 2 of the article will provide information about structured assessment and management of trauma patients.
authors.affiliation: The University of York, UK. Electronic address: mike.parker@york.ac.uk.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Parker
authors.affiliation: Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Magnusson
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic / Q000145:classification / Q000401:mortality*; D001334:Automobile Driving / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D014943:Global Health; D054625:Healthcare Disparities; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000401:mortality* / Q000628:therapy
keywords: Assessment; Management; Primary survey; Secondary survey; Trauma