Reflections from London's Level-1 Major Trauma Centres during the COVID crisis.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1007/s00590-020-02724-0 and PMC identifier 7318720.
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Abstract
Emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in dramatic changes in global healthcare provision. Resources were redirected across all healthcare sectors to support the treatment of viral pneumonia with resultant effects on other essential services. We describe the impact of this on the provision of major trauma care in a major capital city.
Medical subject headings
- Coronavirus Infections
- Health Care Rationing
- Hospital Restructuring
- Infection Control
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
- Pandemics
- Pneumonia, Viral
- Trauma Centers
- Wounds and Injuries