A three-year review of emergency department admissions--Op HERRICK 4 to 9.

Objectives: This paper describes the key themes in presentations to the Emergency Department (ED) of the UK Field Hospital throughout the three-year period of April 2006 to April 2009 (Op HERRICK 4-9).

Methods: Electronic ED attendance records held in the Operational Emergency Department Attendance Register (OpEDAR) were analysed with validation by Defence Analytical Services Agency and commentary by ADMEM clinical staff.

Results: This paper discusses absolute numbers of emergency department attendances ofwhich there were 11,158 recorded over the studyperiod.