%0 Journal Article
%T Trauma in South Africa
%J International journal of trauma nursing
%D 2001
%A Brysiewicz, Petra
%V 7
%N 4
%P 129-132
%X Trauma care in South Africa has a number of unique challenges. South Africa is a large country with an uneven distribution of services; a restrictive infrastructure; severe financial restraints on the entire health system; and an overwhelming incidence of patients with human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immunodeficiency disease syndrome, and tuberculosis. Substance abuse and violence are common cofactors in trauma. A profile of injuries encountered in South Africa is discussed. (Int J Trauma Nurs 2001;7:129-32.)<p />
%G 
%I Elsevier Publishing
%@ 1075-4210
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1067/mtn.2001.119052