The role of plastic and reconstructive surgeon in trauma care: Perspectives from a Level 1 trauma centre in India
Conclusion: There is a significant role of plastic surgeon at a Level 1 trauma centre in India. The plastic surgeon's interventions are limb saving and sometimes lifesaving, many at times morbidity of post-traumatic sequelae are either prevented or treated. Along with other core specialties involved in the management of trauma, plastic surgeons play an integral role in a Level 1 trauma centre. The policymakers should take note to augment the number of plastic surgeons at a Level 1 apex trauma centre on par with other specialties, as the workload is heavy and is steadily on an increasing trend.
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Maneesh Singhal Ravikiran Naalla Aniket Dave Moumita De Deepti Gupta Shashank Chauhan Source Type: research
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