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The recommendation is to: 1) identify the mechanism of injury, 2) identify event as intentional vs. non-intentional, and 3) identify event as preventable vs. non-preventable.
- Nancy Knechel
- 2015
For the most seriously injured, the patient pathway has much in common with that of any patient with serious injuries: initial reception and resuscitation, definitive care, and rehabilitation. However, the pre-hospital phase of care at a major incident can be very different to ‘standard’ trauma incidents.
- David Lockey, David Lockey
- 2021
May 4, 2018 · Interventions that target black spots (45) have resulted in an estimated 15% reduction in urban and rural crashes (P < 0.001), 29% reduction of accidents in roundabouts, 19% for traffic island on approach, 59% for bike lanes, and 52% for ban on right turns (P < 0.001).
May 11, 2002 · Safety for yourself at the incident scene is the first priority. Doctors untrained in prehospital care should concentrate on giving good first aid, working under the direction of ambulance service staff. Providing excellent medical treatment at a road crash requires specific training and experience.
We could better integrate injury prevention and health promotion and educate more on how to lower the risks of injury, as has occurred with other health issues such as cancer and heart disease. Perhaps this is in part due to the belief by the public that injuries are the result of “accidents,” acts of fate, random events or acts of God.
- Richard C. Franklin, David A. Sleet, David A. Sleet
- 2018
Action to maintain civil order and prevent conflict to reduce injuries and trauma that arise from inter-personal violence should be a priority. Organized prehospital and facility-based emergency care and systematic triage are essential to optimise resources and save lives.
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Aug 5, 2022 · A revised approach to how emergency services respond to patients in motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) could help to save lives, according to new research. In 2021 a total of 127,967 casualties and 1,560 deaths were caused by MVCs in England.
