Journal of Clinical Trials
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0870
ISSN: 2167-0870
Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong Li Ka Shing, Hong Kong, China
Research Article
Construction and Operation of a Standardized Trauma Center in a Developing Country: A 6-Year Retrospective Study
Author(s): Gui-Xi Zhang, Wei-Fu Qiu, Ke-Jin Chen, Shao-Feng Gong, Zhao-Hua Liu, Ya-Jun Zhang, Yu-Hui Kou, Joe King Man Fan*, Chung Mau Lo and Xiao-Bing Fu*
Background: International experiences have shown that trauma centers significantly reduce mortality for major trauma patients. During this 6-year study, the aim was to compare the outcomes before and after trauma center establishment and to identify the necessary components for a standardized trauma center.
Methods: ATLS® training was provided to doctors and a questionnaire was performed. A trauma team activation policy was established and trauma call-out system was installed. A multidisciplinary trauma team was organized, and a trauma resuscitation bay was set up. Trauma audit meetings were introduced as an approach to continuous trauma quality improvement. Data were collected before and after trauma center establishment, and guidelines for a standardized trauma center were explored.
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