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Type of surgical procedures performed (N= 136)
| Type of surgical procedures | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Wound debridement |
124 |
91.2 |
| Treatment of fractures |
89 |
65.4 |
| Exploratory laparotomy |
46 |
33.8 |
| Craniotomy ± burr holes/Elevation of depressed skull fractures |
30 |
22.1 |
| Limb amputation |
28 |
20.6 |
| Skin grafting/flaps |
25 |
18.4 |
| Pleural cavity drainage |
12 |
8.8 |
| Other surgical procedures | 8 | 5.9 |
