Physical traumas are tragic and multifaceted injuries that suddenly threaten life. Although it
is the third most common cause of death in all age groups, one out of four trauma patients …

Background The large burden of injuries falls disproportionately on low/middle-income
countries (LMICs). Health system interventions improve outcomes in high-income countries …

Background Globally, critical illness results in millions of deaths every year. Although many
of these deaths are potentially preventable, the basic, life-saving care of critically ill patients …

Background: Blunt thoracic trauma is responsible for 35% of trauma-related deaths in the
United States and significantly contributes to morbidity and healthcare-related financial …

Worldwide, an estimated 45 million people suffer from critical illness each year. 1 Critical
illness is “a state of ill health with vital organ dysfunction, a high risk of imminent death if care …

Background There is a paucity of research comparing pediatric risk-adjusted trauma
mortality between high-income and low-and middle-income countries. This limits …

Abstract Background Advanced Trauma Life Support field triage utilizes the Glasgow Coma
Scale (GCS) to assess the level of consciousness. However, prehospital care providers in …

Background Most deaths from injury occur in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs)
with one third potentially avoidable with better health system access. This study aimed to …

For universal surgical, obstetric, trauma, and anesthesia care by 2030, the Lancet
Commission on Global Surgery (LCoGS) suggested tracking six indicators. We reviewed …

Importance Military and civilian trauma experts initiated a collaborative effort to develop an
integrated learning trauma system to reduce preventable morbidity and mortality. Because …