Journal article
The Impact of Distance on Triage to Trauma Center Care in an Urban Trauma System
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Urban trauma systems are characterized by high population density, availability of trauma centers, and acceptable road transport times (within 30 minutes). In such systems, patients meeting field trauma triage (FTT) criteria should be transported directly to a trauma center, bypassing closer non-trauma centers.
OBJECTIVE: We evaluated emergency medical services (EMS) triage practices to identify opportunities for improving care …
Authors
Doumouras AG; Haas B; Gomez D; de Mestral C; Boyes DM; Morrison LJ; Craig AM; Nathens AB
Journal
Prehospital Emergency Care, Vol. 16, No. 4, pp. 456–462
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
September 7, 2012
DOI
10.3109/10903127.2012.695431
ISSN
1090-3127