HE Harding-Goldson

Surgical and Intensive Care needs of Head-injured Patients Transferred to the University Hospital of the West Indies

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Vol 56, Issue 3 (2007)

Synopsis:

The majority of transferred head-injured patients sustained mild injuries with a third requiring surgical procedures and 19% requiring Intensive Care Unit care. Appropriate educational, training and transfer programmes and transfer policies must be implemented to minimize inappropriate transfers.

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Unnecessary Admissions of Head-injured Patients at the University Hospital of the West Indies

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Vol 56, Issue 3 (2007)

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Reduction in unnecessary admissions, cost savings and increased efficiency may result from standardization of admission criteria for head-injured patients and consistent implementation of guidelines for admission without increased risk to patients.

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The Aetiology of Head Injury in Admitted Patients in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 56, Issue 3 (2007)

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223–5

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Head injury in admitted patients is mainly due to road traffic accidents, falls and interpersonal violence. More effective prevention strategies including education and law enforcement are urgently warranted.

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