Background We sought to identify affordable and sustainable methods to strengthen trauma
care capabilities globally, especially in developing countries, using the Guidelines for …

Background The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the usefulness of the
International Association for Trauma Surgery and Intensive Care (IATSIC)/World Health …

Abstract The Essential Trauma Care (EsTC) Project represents an effort to set reasonable,
affordable, minimum standards for trauma services worldwide and to define the resources …

Background Trauma is a large contributor to the global burden of disease, particularly in low
and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study aimed to summarize the literature …

Background Injury remains a leading cause of death worldwide with a disproportionate
impact in the developing world. Capabilities for trauma care remain limited in these settings …

OBJECTIVE: To identify affordable, sustainable methods to strengthen trauma care
capabilities in Mexico, using the standards in the Guidelines for Essential Trauma Care, a …

Background This study aimed to assess availability of trauma care technology in Ghana. In
addition, factors contributing to deficiencies were evaluated. By doing so, potential solutions …

Injury has become a major cause of death and disability worldwide. Organized approaches
to its prevention and treatment are needed. These guidelines seek to set achievable …

Background Trauma-related injury causes higher mortality than a combination of prevalent
infectious diseases. Mortality secondary to trauma is higher in low-and middle-income …

Background Reducing the global burden of injury requires both injury prevention and
improved trauma care. We sought to provide an estimate of the number of lives that could be …