S French

The Evolution of Emergency Medicine in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 57, issue 2 (2008)

Pages:

161–5

Synopsis:

The evolution of emergency medicine in Jamaica over the past two decades is described. There is room for improvement in many areas including pre-hospital care, trauma and disaster preparedness.

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Original Articles

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Jamaica

The Evolution of Emergency Medicine

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e-Published: 18 Jul, 2013

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Penetrating Neck Trauma and the Aberrant Subclavian Artery

Issue:

Vol 56, Issue 3 (2007)

Pages:

288–93

ABSTRACT

Vascular injuries from penetrating trauma to the base of the neck are accompanied by significant morbidity and potential mortality. These injuries require several diagnostic adjuncts in order to facilitate early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Herein reported is the case of a patient who sustained penetrating injury to the thoracic inlet but had a fortuitous anomaly that prevented vascular injury and its attendant complications.

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Case Reports

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Aberrant Subclavian Artery

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e-Published: 02 Jul, 2013

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Association Between Exposure/Non-Exposure to the Mandatory Seat Belt Law with Regards to Compliance in Vehicle Accident Victims – A Hospital Review

Issue:

Vol 56, Issue 3 (2007)

Pages:

236–9

Synopsis:

It is concluded from this hospital-based study that the mandatory seat belt law was associated with increased seat belt use in vehicle accident victims. However, current data from the Road Traffic Agency indicated that there is still an alarming number of fatalities. This clearly suggests that additional public health measures are needed to address the epidemic of motor vehicle trauma in Jamaica.

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Short Communication

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Seat belt use in Vehicle Accident Victims

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e-Published: 02 Jul, 2013

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Metastatic Gas Gangrene

Issue:

Vol 56, Issue 1 (2007)

Pages:

101–2

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Letters to the Editor

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Metastatic Gas Gangrene

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S French

e-Published: 01 Jul, 2013

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Ethylene Glycol Poisoning: Highlighting the Role of the Caribbean Poison Information Centre

Issue:

Vol 55, Issue 6 (2006)

Pages:

456–7

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Letters to the Editor

Keywords:

Ethylene Glycol Poisoning

Poisoning

Journal Authors:

S French

EW Williams

e-Published: 20 Jun, 2013

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Image and Diagnosis: Cutaneous Larva Migrans

Issue:

Vol 55, Issue 3 (2006)

Pages:

210–11

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Journal Sections:

Continuing Medical Education

Keywords:

Cutaneous Larva Migrans

Journal Authors:

EW Williams

JF Lindo

S French

e-Published: 10 Jun, 2013

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The Effect of Hurricane Ivan on Emergency Department Operations at the University Hospital of the West Indies

Issue:

Vol 54, Issues 4 (2005)

Pages:

232–5

Synopsis:

The authors conducted a descriptive retrospective record-based incidence study of all admissions to the Emergency Department (ED) during a hurricane. Injuries that took place during the hurricane period represented 40% of the total patients seen. Overall, the coping mechanism of the ED was adequate for this magnitude of disaster.

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Original Articles

Keywords:

Emergency medical services

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