Pre-hospital care of road traffic accident victims in the Niger Delta: a private initiative and experience

Abiodun Oyinpreye Jasper1 Department of Anaesthesia, Faculty of Clinical Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, NigeriaCorrespondence[email protected]

Gladys Chidinma Jasper2 Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Treasurehold Specialist Hospital, Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria

Irene Oghenerukevwe Edah3 Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria

Courage Akpesiri Edah2 Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Treasurehold Specialist Hospital, Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria

Pages 51-56 | Published online: 12 Mar 2019

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