The effect of penetrating trunk trauma and mechanical ventilation on the recovery of adult survivors after hospital discharge

ABSTRACT South Africa has a high incidence of violence and death due to unnatural causes. Gunshot and/or multiple stab wounds to the trunk are consequently injuries commonly seen in South African hospitals. Penetrating injuries often necessitate explorative surgical intervention to identify and...

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Main Author: Van Aswegen, Helena
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: 2009
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10539/6100