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ArticleCanadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie

The burden of trauma in Eeyou Istchee (Cree territories, James Bay): epidemiology, transfers, and patient outcomes.

Hamad Alsuwaidi, Jeongyoon Moon, Steven Di Marco, Gregory Clark, Evan Wong, Kosar Khwaja, Dan Deckelbaum, Guillaume Groleau, Jeremy Grushka

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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors.

Hamad AlsuwaidiFrom the General Surgery Program, McGill University, Montréal, Que. (Alsuwaidi); Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH (Moon); Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (Di Marco); Department of Emergency Medicine (Clark); Trauma, Division of General Surgery (Wong, Khwaja, Deckelbaum, Grushka); and Department of Critical Care Medicine, McGill University, Montréal, Que. (Khwaja); Cree Community of Whapmagoostui, Chisasibi, Que. (Groleau).
Jeongyoon MoonFrom the General Surgery Program, McGill University, Montréal, Que. (Alsuwaidi); Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH (Moon); Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (Di Marco); Department of Emergency Medicine (Clark); Trauma, Division of General Surgery (Wong, Khwaja, Deckelbaum, Grushka); and Department of Critical Care Medicine, McGill University, Montréal, Que. (Khwaja); Cree Community of Whapmagoostui, Chisasibi, Que. (Groleau).
Steven Di MarcoFrom the General Surgery Program, McGill University, Montréal, Que. (Alsuwaidi); Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH (Moon); Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (Di Marco); Department of Emergency Medicine (Clark); Trauma, Division of General Surgery (Wong, Khwaja, Deckelbaum, Grushka); and Department of Critical Care Medicine, McGill University, Montréal, Que. (Khwaja); Cree Community of Whapmagoostui, Chisasibi, Que. (Groleau).
Gregory ClarkFrom the General Surgery Program, McGill University, Montréal, Que. (Alsuwaidi); Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH (Moon); Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (Di Marco); Department of Emergency Medicine (Clark); Trauma, Division of General Surgery (Wong, Khwaja, Deckelbaum, Grushka); and Department of Critical Care Medicine, McGill University, Montréal, Que. (Khwaja); Cree Community of Whapmagoostui, Chisasibi, Que. (Groleau).
Evan WongFrom the General Surgery Program, McGill University, Montréal, Que. (Alsuwaidi); Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH (Moon); Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (Di Marco); Department of Emergency Medicine (Clark); Trauma, Division of General Surgery (Wong, Khwaja, Deckelbaum, Grushka); and Department of Critical Care Medicine, McGill University, Montréal, Que. (Khwaja); Cree Community of Whapmagoostui, Chisasibi, Que. (Groleau).
Kosar KhwajaFrom the General Surgery Program, McGill University, Montréal, Que. (Alsuwaidi); Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH (Moon); Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (Di Marco); Department of Emergency Medicine (Clark); Trauma, Division of General Surgery (Wong, Khwaja, Deckelbaum, Grushka); and Department of Critical Care Medicine, McGill University, Montréal, Que. (Khwaja); Cree Community of Whapmagoostui, Chisasibi, Que. (Groleau).
Dan DeckelbaumFrom the General Surgery Program, McGill University, Montréal, Que. (Alsuwaidi); Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH (Moon); Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (Di Marco); Department of Emergency Medicine (Clark); Trauma, Division of General Surgery (Wong, Khwaja, Deckelbaum, Grushka); and Department of Critical Care Medicine, McGill University, Montréal, Que. (Khwaja); Cree Community of Whapmagoostui, Chisasibi, Que. (Groleau).
Guillaume GroleauFrom the General Surgery Program, McGill University, Montréal, Que. (Alsuwaidi); Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH (Moon); Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (Di Marco); Department of Emergency Medicine (Clark); Trauma, Division of General Surgery (Wong, Khwaja, Deckelbaum, Grushka); and Department of Critical Care Medicine, McGill University, Montréal, Que. (Khwaja); Cree Community of Whapmagoostui, Chisasibi, Que. (Groleau).
Jeremy GrushkaFrom the General Surgery Program, McGill University, Montréal, Que. (Alsuwaidi); Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH (Moon); Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (Di Marco); Department of Emergency Medicine (Clark); Trauma, Division of General Surgery (Wong, Khwaja, Deckelbaum, Grushka); and Department of Critical Care Medicine, McGill University, Montréal, Que. (Khwaja); Cree Community of Whapmagoostui, Chisasibi, Que. (Groleau). jeremy.grushka@mcgill.ca.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIn this study, we sought to characterize the epidemiologic features of trauma in Eeyou Istchee and describe outcomes for patients referred to our institution. Our primary objectives were to better define the regional burden of injury, identify potentially hidden trauma mortality, and explore opportunities for injury prevention and trauma system optimization in this unique setting in northern Quebec.

methodsWe conducted a retrospective review of our institutional trauma registry, identifying all trauma patients transferred to the Montreal General Hospital from Eeyou Istchee between 2012 and 2022. We extracted and analyzed patient demographics, mechanisms of injury, and outcomes. We also reviewed the coroner's reports for all trauma-related deaths in Eeyou Istchee over the same period. We used descriptive statistics for analysis.

resultsA total of 587 patients (aged 18 to 91 yr) were transferred, including 353 males (60.1%) and 234 females (39.9%). The highest number of transfers (

conclusionThere is a marked disparity in trauma-related mortality between Eeyou Istchee and the rest of Quebec, with motor vehicle collisions representing the leading cause of trauma death. Strengthening partnerships with local communities in Eeyou Istchee is essential to enhance awareness, promote injury prevention, and improve trauma system effectiveness in the region.

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Patient TransferWounds and InjuriesAccidental FallsAccidents, TrafficAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedQuebecRegistriesRetrospective StudiesYoung Adult

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PMCPMC12826693

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