Trauma Systems - different approaches

[Dr Ross Hofmeyr]

Hi Tim,

Although not specifically what you are looking for, the Red Cross/Crescent
and MSF both have various documents available online which deal with
creating and maintaining systems (not only trauma) in a resource-constrained
environment.  Items like minimal equipment lists and essential drug
formularies are there, and there is some useful info regarding staffing as
well.  I can dig out some of the material which I have saved and mail it to
you, but it might be easier to download directly from their respective
pages.

I'll send you the ICRC document by way of example off-list.

Hope Durban is treating you well - I hear it's been hot.

Regards,
Ross.

Dr Ross Hofmeyr
Expedition Leader  & Doctor
South African National Antarctic Expedition
> 
> If any of the list members know of good quality documents (not so much
> from the US environment - will not generally be cost effective) that may
> be helpful to me, especially in the context of the provision of critical
> care in the austere environment, please be kind enough to forward.
> (PDF's would be great)
> 
> Regards
> Tim
> Dr Timothy C Hardcastle
> M.B., Ch.B. (Stell); M. Med (Chir) (Stell); FCS (SA)
> Principal Surgeon-Lecturer / Sub-specialist: Trauma and Critical Care
> Deputy director: Trauma Unit and Trauma ICU
> Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital / UKZN
> 800 Bellair Road
> Mayville, Durban
> 
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> 
> timothyhar at ialch.co.za
> 
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