Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
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• Objectives:<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
This course is about managing trauma, from minor<br />
injury to humanitarian emergencies, including<br />
injuries in women, children <strong>and</strong> the elderly, with<br />
the principal goal <strong>of</strong> improving quality <strong>of</strong> care <strong>and</strong><br />
patient safety.<br />
• Introduction <strong>of</strong> instructors <strong>and</strong> participants<br />
• Presentation <strong>of</strong> WHO Integrated<br />
Management for Emergency <strong>and</strong> Essential<br />
Surgical <strong>Care</strong> (IMEESC) toolkit<br />
[www.who.int/surgery]<br />
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Emergency <strong>and</strong> Essential Surgical <strong>Care</strong> (EESC) programme<br />
www.who.int/surgery