Interfacility Transfer Patients With Pelvic, Acetabular, and Lower Extremity Fractures Are at Higher Risk for Major Complications and Readmissions
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002478
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text. Objective: To compare the adverse event profile and patient comorbidity profile of lower extremity orthopaedic trauma patients admitted via interfacility transfer (IT) to direct admission (DA) patients… read more here.
Keywords: interfacility transfer; lower extremity; risk; major complications ... See more keywords
Less Operating and More Overtriage: National Trends in Interfacility Transfer of Facial Fracture Patients
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000009039
Abstract: Background: The purpose of this study was to characterize demographics, injury patterns, and initial management trends of facial fracture patients who were subject to interfacility transfer. Methods: Using the National Trauma Data Bank from 2007… read more here.
Keywords: interfacility transfer; fracture; injury; fracture patients ... See more keywords