Abstract:Introduction
Patients with blunt chest wall injuries often have severe associated injuries and even isolated chest injuries may have a high mortality and morbidity. The National Audit Office (2010) report estimated that there are 20,000 cases of major trauma per year in England; 5,400 people die of their injuries with many others sustaining permanent disability.
Aim
To assess compliance with trust guidelines for chest trauma … Show more
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