The "Acci": How the Birmingham Accident Hospital Led the World in the Management of the Severely Injured

The Birmingham Accident Hospital, also known as The Acci, was established to manage the victims of the Birmingham Blitz and became world-renowned for excellence in trauma management. Its staff played a key role in many clinical advances and continued to be at the forefront of trauma care during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 29 September 2023
Publisher: Brewin Books

Birmingham Accident Hospital, affectionately referred to as "The Acci," was established with the noble purpose of providing care and support to the victims of the devastating Birmingham Blitz, as well as those who had been injured in the bustling Midland factories. This remarkable book delves into the hospital's pivotal role during World War II and its subsequent transformation into a world-renowned institution for trauma management. The dedicated staff at The Acci played a significant role in almost every clinical advancement, from the introduction of antibiotics to the establishment of trauma critical care. Despite the hospital's closure in 1993, its legacy continued as its staff went on to play a critical role in the management of trauma victims during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Their expertise and dedication remained at the forefront of clinical practice, ensuring that the memory and legend of The Acci lived on.

Dimension: 240 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781858587639