Road traffic accidents account for approximately 3000 deaths on a daily basis, and 50 million injuries and 1.2 million deaths each year. In low-income and middle income countries, road traffic accidents account for 85% of deaths and 90% of annual disability. Casualties of this magnitude are a serious problem throughout the world and create a significant impact on society. In addition, neurologi...

The golden hour is the time following an injury during which appropriate medical attention carries highest likelihood of a better outcome. concept was probably derived from French Military’s World war I data for care trauma victims, but it suitable all types acute emergencies. During these sixty minutes, health providers must focus on eliminating or mitigating effect critical events. If not tim...

Traumatic injury to the central nervous system (CNS) or the peripheral nervous system (PNS) triggers a cascade of events which culminate in a robust inflammatory reaction. The role played by inflammation in the course of degeneration and regeneration is not completely elucidated. While, in peripheral nerves, the inflammatory response is assumed to be essential for normal progression of Walleria...

Abstract Background Despite current preventative strategies, road traffic collisions (RTCs) and resultant neurotrauma remain a major problem in India. This study seeks to explore local perspectives the context within which RTCs take place identify potential suggestions for improving status. Methods Ten semi-structured interviews were carried out with purposively selected key informants from cit...