Management of Cases of Blunt Trauma Abdomen at the Peripheral Health Care Facility Level—A Suggested Protocol

Abstract

Trauma is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in today’s world. It is the fourth major cause of death in the general population, and the principal cause of mortality among individuals under 45 years of age. Cases of abdominal trauma are frequently encountered by health professionals at different levels of care, as abdomen is the third most commonly injured region, with surgery required in about 25 per cent of civilian cases. In this article, an attempt has been made to review, analyze and present a suggestive protocol for managing cases of blunt trauma abdomen at peripheral health care facilities where resources are often limited.