Using the Red Cross wound classification to predict treatment needs in children with conflict-related limb injuries: a retrospective database study

Using the Red Cross wound classification to predict treatment needs in children with conflict-related limb injuries: a retrospective database study

Abstract Background The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) implemented the Red Cross wound classification (RCWC) to quickly assess the severity of a wound in conflict settings. A subdivision into wound grades derived from the RCWC consists of grades 1, 2, and 3, and represents low, majo...

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Main Authors: Lisanne van Gennip, Frederike J. C. Haverkamp, Måns Muhrbeck, Andreas Wladis, Edward C. T. H. Tan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Subjects:
Global health
Pediatric surgery
Wound classification
Extremity injury
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13017-020-00333-0

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