[Methods of data selection from the French medical information system program for trauma patient's analysis: Burns and traumatic brain injuries].

BACKGROUND: Data from the French medical information system program in medicine, surgery, obstetrics and dentistry can be adapted in some cases and under certain conditions, to account for hospitalizations for injuries. Two areas have been explored: burn and traumatic brain injury victims.

METHODS: An algorithm selecting data from the Medical information system program was established and implemented for several years for the study of burn victims. The methods of selection of stays for traumatic brain injuries, which are the subject of a more recent exploration, are described.

RESULTS: Production of results in routine on the hospitalization for burns. Expected production of results on the hospitalization for traumatic brain injuries.

CONCLUSION: In both cases, the knowledge obtained from these utilizations of the Medical information system program contributes to epidemiological surveillance and prevention and are useful for health care organization.