Abstract
Trauma intensive care unit (TICU) at Hamad General Hospital.
Highlights
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 9% of deaths in the world are the result of trauma.[1]
The situation is no different in Qatar, and injury related morbidity and mortality is increasing in the entire region, with road traffic collisions (RTCs) being the most common mechanism.[1]
Studies have looked at what are the components of a trauma system that contribute to their effectiveness[2]
Summary
Address for Correspondence: Talat Chughtai Trauma Intensive Care Unit (TICU), Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar In general, it usually implies a high-volume of cases, dedicated full-time trauma qualified professionals, a solid pre-hospital system, a multidisciplinary team, and excellent rehabilitation services.
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