Key findings from a prospective trauma registry at a regional hospital in Southwest Cameroon.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Trauma is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Data characterizing the burden of trauma in Cameroon is limited. Regular, prospective injury surveillance can address the shortcomings of existing hospital administrative logs and medical records. This study aims to characterize trauma as seen at the emergency department (ED) of Limbe Regional Hospital (LRH) and assess the completeness of data obtained by a trauma registry.

Methods and findings

From January 2008 to October 2013, we prospectively captured data on injured patients using a strategically designed, context-relevant trauma registry instrument. Indicators around patient demographics, injury characteristics, delays in accessing care, and treatment outcomes were recorded. Descriptive, bivari

SUBMITTER: Chichom-Mefire A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5516986 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature