Publications by authors named "Shaun G Hong"
Comparison of trauma systems in Asian countries: a cross-sectional study.
Clin Exp Emerg Med
December 2019
Article Synopsis
- The study compared trauma service structures and processes in hospitals from 15 Asia Pacific countries to establish baseline data for the Pan-Asian Trauma Outcomes Study (PATOS).
- Medical directors and emergency physicians completed a standardized survey, which gathered data on trauma care systems and emergency department outcomes across 35 hospitals.
- Results showed significant variations in trauma care quality, with designated trauma centers in 70% of countries, a high survival-to-discharge rate of 97.2%, and the need for improved trauma surveillance and policies.