Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
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RECORD KEEPING<br />
Operating theatre records<br />
– Patient identity<br />
– Procedure performed: both major <strong>and</strong> minor<br />
– Personnel involved<br />
– Complications<br />
– Blood loss<br />
– St<strong>and</strong>ardized forms save time, encourage staff to record required<br />
information<br />
Postoperative notes<br />
– All patients assessed at least once after surgery<br />
– Vital signs, patient’s condition accurately recorded<br />
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Emergency <strong>and</strong> Essential Surgical <strong>Care</strong> (EESC) programme<br />
www.who.int/surgery
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