Prehospital transport of spinal cord-injured patients in Nigeria : trauma

• Published in: South African journal of surgery Vol. 50; no. 1; pp. 3 - 5
• Main Authors: Ahidjo, Kawu A., Ayokunle, Olawepo, Olayinka, Salami A., Sulaiman, Gbadegesin A.A., Mustapha, Alimi F., Gbolahan, Adebule T.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Medpharm Publications 01.02.2012

Background. Well-organised and efficient prehospital transport is associated with an improved outcome in trauma patients. In Nigeria there is a paucity of information on prehospital transport of spinal cord-injured patients and its relation to mortality. Objective. To determine whether prehospital t...