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Think Your ED Is Busy?

Video December 10, 2010 The Trauma Pro Leave a comment

This short video shows a day in the ED at the largest and busiest hospital in the world. The hospital is located in South Africa and is massive, with nearly 3000 beds and covering 173 acres. Over 2,000 patients per day are seen at the hospital, and a large number are trauma victims.

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