A&E consultant opinion on change of their future role in the inpatient care of head injuries ( ICHI)
| Main issue | Comments from 45 units with ICHI | Comments from 51 units without ICHI who wish to change |
|---|---|---|
| Resources for ICHI (staff, beds, etc) must be in place first | 16 | 31 |
| Length of stay for A&E ICHI | ||
| Should be up to 48 hours | 10 | 15 |
| Should be up to 24 hours | 5 | 6 |
| Rehabilitation and follow up | 3 | 3 |
| Facilities need improving | ||
| Other issues (training, A&E consultant responsibility, etc) | 17 | 11 |
| All issues | 51 | 66 |