Staged medical care for combined injuries of the chest and spine

Based on 10 years of experience Kaz. Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics in the treatment of victims with combined injuries of the chest and spine, the authors set out the principles of providing staged medical care. There are 2 stages: prehospital and hospital. The latter, in turn, is subdivided into two periods (the first - from the moment of admission to the 5-7th days, the second - from the 5-7th day to the moment of discharge from the hospital). The authors believe that the successful treatment of victims with combined injuries of the chest and spine depends on correct and timely therapy at all stages of medical care.