Abstract

This study will provide valuable insights into emergency care during the transferal of patients with moderate and severe TBI to designated trauma center. Importantly, the results will be used to improve care during transferal, particularly in low and middle-income countries, where facilities are lacking and resources are limited.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Jintana Damkliang, PhD, Faculty of Nursing, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Thailand, Emergency Care, Traumatic Brain Injury

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Emergency care during the transferal of patients with traumatic brain injury to designated trauma center

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

This study will provide valuable insights into emergency care during the transferal of patients with moderate and severe TBI to designated trauma center. Importantly, the results will be used to improve care during transferal, particularly in low and middle-income countries, where facilities are lacking and resources are limited.