ArticleEthiopian journal of health sciences2021
Pre-hospital Care to Trauma Patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Hospital-based Cross-sectional Study.
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- Prehospital Emergency Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review.Prehospital and disaster medicine · 2023Pooled it
- Burn Injury Treatment Outcomes and Associated Factors Among Patients Admitted to a Tertiary Hospital Burn Unit in Southern Ethiopia: A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Traumatic Spine Injury in Southern Ethiopia: Falls, Delayed Presentation, and High Early Mortality at a Tertiary Referral Center.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Delays in seeking and reaching care for injured patients in four low-income and middle-income countries: a cohort study.BMJ global health · 2026Article
- Availability of emergency drugs and essential resuscitation equipment and associated barriers in Addis Ababa Health Centers, Ethiopia: a mixed-methods study.African journal of emergency medicine : Revue africaine de la medecine d'urgence · 2026Article
- Mobile triage units for abdominal trauma in sub-Saharan Africa: current evidence, implementation barriers, and strategies for scale-up.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2026Review
- Emergency Department Disposition Among Pediatric Road Traffic Injury Patients Admitted to AaBET Hospital Emergency Department, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Emergency medicine international · 2026Article
- Bystander interventions and their impact on road injury outcomes: a scoping review.Scandinavian journal of trauma, resuscitation and emergency medicine · 2025Review
- Prehospital care utilization and associated factors among trauma patients during armed conflict: A mixed-methods study in west Amhara, Ethiopia referral hospitals.African journal of emergency medicine : Revue africaine de la medecine d'urgence · 2025Article
- Trauma team members' perceptions of the effectiveness of the current trauma care system in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a phenomenological study.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- Perceptions of pre-hospital emergency personnel regarding trauma patient care.BMC research notes · 2024Article
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- The practice and determinants of ambulance service utilization in pre-hospital settings, Jimma City, Ethiopia.BMC emergency medicine · 2024Article
- Understanding pediatric surgical needs in North Korea: a modeling analysis.World journal of pediatric surgery · 2024Article
- Perioperative mortality among trauma patients in Northwest Ethiopia: a prospective cohort study.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- Disaster response readiness assessment of public hospitals in Addis Ababa City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.African journal of emergency medicine : Revue africaine de la medecine d'urgence · 2023Article
- Assessment of adequacy and appropriateness of pain management practice among trauma patients at the Ethiopian Aabet Hospital: A prospective observational study.BMC emergency medicine · 2023Observational
- Incidence and predictors of mortality among adult trauma patients admitted to the intensive care units of comprehensive specialized hospitals in Northwest Ethiopia.European journal of medical research · 2023Article
- Facilitators and barriers influencing the post-crash emergency care of road traffic injuries in district Aligarh of Uttar Pradesh.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundTrauma is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Prompt use of pre-hospital care is associated with reduced early and late morbidity and mortality from trauma. This study aimed to assess the time to reach the facility and the pattern of pre-hospital care provided for trauma patients.
methodsA cross-sectional study design with a structured interview questioner was used for patients presenting to Addis Ababa Burn Emergency and Trauma Hospital Emergency Department from April 1 to May 30, 2020.
resultOut of 238 interviewed patients, the most common means of transportation from the scene to the initial health facility were taxi 77(32.4%) and ambulance 54(22.7%). The time of arrival from the scene to the initial health care facility was within one hour, 133(56.1%) and in 1-3 hours 84(35.5%). Some form of care was provided at the scene in 110(46.2%) of cases. The care provided was bleeding arrest 74(31.1 %), removing from wreck 51(21.4%), splinting/immobilizing injured area 38(16%), position for patient comfort 19(8%), and others. Relatives were the most common care provider 49(45%) followed by bystanders 37(33.9%), trained ambulance staff 19(17.4%), and police 2 (1.8%). The main reasons for not providing care were lack of knowledge 79(61.2%), and lack of equipment 25 (19.4%).
conclusionThe study showed relatives and bystanders were the first responders during trauma care. However, ambulance utilization for pre-hospital care was low. There was trauma patients delay to arrive to hospital. Only half of the patients presented to the health facility within Golden hour.
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