ANZ journal of surgery
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ANZ journal of surgery · Sep 2004
Resources for managing trauma in rural New South Wales, Australia.
Trauma bypass is not always appropriate in the management of rural trauma because of the large distances and travel times. Rural hospitals in New South Wales, Australia are an essential component of the statewide integrated trauma system. The present study profiles the trauma resources of base hospitals in rural New South Wales. ⋯ Formal responses to major trauma in rural base hospitals in New South Wales are often restricted by a lack of specialist medical personnel. Nevertheless, the majority of hospitals have the resources to manage major trauma.