2016
DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2016-216293
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Penetrating cardiac injury: sustaining health by building team resilience in growing civilian violence

Abstract: Penetrating cardiac injury (PCI) is gradually increasing in developing countries owing to large-scale manufacturing of illegal country-made weapons. These injuries are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Logistically it is difficult to have all organ-based specialists arrive together and attend every critically injured patient round-the-clock in developing countries. It is therefore important for doctors (physicians, surgeons and anaesthetists) to be trained for adequate management of critical… Show more

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“…In India, one case series makes clear that growing civilian violence and ease of access to firearms are a public health issue ( 40 ). The authors compare India’s trauma management to the UK’s, and advocate for development of an emergency medical services system, finding ways to improve the quality of trauma services at rural and urban centers, and innovative policy to retain expertise within the country’s workforce.…”
Section: Background and Definitionsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In India, one case series makes clear that growing civilian violence and ease of access to firearms are a public health issue ( 40 ). The authors compare India’s trauma management to the UK’s, and advocate for development of an emergency medical services system, finding ways to improve the quality of trauma services at rural and urban centers, and innovative policy to retain expertise within the country’s workforce.…”
Section: Background and Definitionsmentioning
confidence: 99%