@article{ref1,
title="Trauma care in low- and middle-income countries",
journal="Surgery journal (New York, N.Y.)",
year="2021",
author="Shanthakumar, Dhurka and Payne, Anna and Leitch, Trish and Alfa-Wali, Maryam",
volume="7",
number="4",
pages="e281-e285",
abstract="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 countries (LMICs) than high-income countries. This review outlines common issues, and potential solutions for those issues, identified in trauma care in LMICs that contribute to poorer outcomes. <br><br>METHODS  A literature search was performed on PubMed and Google Scholar using the search terms &quot;trauma,&quot; &quot;injuries,&quot; and &quot;developing countries.&quot; Articles conducted in a trauma setting in low-income countries (according to the World Bank classification) that discussed problems with management of trauma or consolidated treatment and educational solutions regarding trauma care were included. <br><br>RESULTS  Forty-five studies were included. The problem areas broadly identified with trauma care in LMICs were infrastructure, education, and operational measures. We provided some solutions to these areas including algorithm-driven patient management and use of technology that can be adopted in LMICs. <br><br>CONCLUSION  Sustainable methods for the provision of trauma care are essential in LMICs. Improvements in infrastructure and education and training would produce a more robust health care system and likely a reduction in mortality in trauma-related injuries.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2378-5128",
doi="10.1055/s-0041-1732351",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1732351"
}