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Reflections from London's Level-1 Major Trauma Centres during the COVID crisis.

Authors :
Tahmassebi R
Bates P
Trompeter A
Bhattacharya R
El-Daly I
Jeyaseelan L
Pearse M
Source :
European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie [Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol] 2020 Aug; Vol. 30 (6), pp. 951-954. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Jun 26.
Publication Year :
2020

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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1432-1068
Volume :
30
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie
Publication Type :
Editorial & Opinion
Accession number :
32591913
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-020-02724-0