Assessment of Trauma Team Activation Fees by US Region and Hospital Ownership.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.52520
Abstract: Importance Trauma centers must be readily equipped to handle a variety of life-threatening injuries and consequently may charge a fee for the activation of their trauma team. Regional and hospital-related variations in trauma activation fees… read more here.
Keywords: trauma activation; hospital; activation fees; trauma centers ... See more keywords
Association of System-Level Factors With Secondary Overtriage in Trauma Patients
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2018.3209
Abstract: Importance Studies show that secondary overtriage (SO) contributes significantly to the economic burden of injured patients; thus, the association of SO with use of the trauma system has been examined. However, the association of the… read more here.
Keywords: trauma centers; level factors; system level; level ... See more keywords
Failure to rescue the elderly: a superior quality metric for trauma centers
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-017-0782-x
Abstract: BackgroundTrauma centers require reliable metrics to better compare the quality of care delivered. We compared mortality after a reported complication, termed failure to rescue (FTR), and FTR in the elderly (age >65 years) (FTRE) to determine which… read more here.
Keywords: trauma centers; mortality; trauma; failure rescue ... See more keywords
Comparison of Epidemiology of the Injuries and Outcomes in Two First-Level Trauma Centers in Colombia Using the Pan-American Trauma Registry System
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-017-4013-8
Abstract: IntroductionThe aim of this study was to compare the epidemiology of traumatic injuries and mortality outcomes between two tertiary-care trauma centers in Colombia using data from Pan-American Trauma Registry (PATR).MethodsJanuary 1–December 31, 2012, data from… read more here.
Keywords: trauma centers; trauma; outcomes two; epidemiology ... See more keywords
Significance of orthopedic trauma specialists in trauma centers in Korea
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DOI: 10.1007/s00402-019-03202-x
Abstract: IntroductionIn 2012, the Korean central government selected trauma centers to provide effective treatment and reduce preventable mortality in severe trauma patients. General surgeons, thoracic surgeons, orthopedists, and neurosurgeons play pivotal roles in trauma centers, as… read more here.
Keywords: trauma centers; treatment; time; orthopedic trauma ... See more keywords
Polytrauma patients in the Netherlands and the USA: A bi-institutional comparison of processes and outcomes of care.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2017.10.021
Abstract: BACKGROUND Modern trauma systems differ worldwide, possibly leading to disparities in outcomes. We aim to compare characteristics and outcomes of blunt polytrauma patients admitted to two Level 1 Trauma Centers in the US (USTC) and… read more here.
Keywords: trauma centers; patients netherlands; trauma; care ... See more keywords
Severe traumatic brain injuries in children: Does the type of trauma center matter?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2017.09.017
Abstract: BACKGROUND Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of death among injured children. Depending on geographic location, and trauma resources, pediatric patients may be treated at pediatric (PTC), adult (ATC), or mixed trauma centers… read more here.
Keywords: trauma centers; traumatic brain; type trauma; head ais ... See more keywords
Association between Torso Gunshot Wound Volumes of Trauma Centers and Outcomes of Torso Gunshot Wound Patients. A Propensity-Matched Nationwide Cohort Study
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DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2020.1852353
Abstract: Abstract Objective: The number and type of patients treated by trauma centers can vary widely because of a number of factors. There might be trauma centers with a high volume of torso GSWs that are… read more here.
Keywords: gunshot wound; trauma centers; torso gunshot; torso gsws ... See more keywords
Trauma Resilience and Recovery Program: Addressing Mental Health in Pediatric Trauma Centers.
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DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsz053
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Approximately 225,000 children sustain injuries requiring hospitalization annually. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression are prevalent among pediatric patients and caregivers post-injury. Most U.S. trauma centers do not address patients' mental health needs. Better… read more here.
Keywords: recovery; program; mental health; trauma centers ... See more keywords
Level 1 Trauma Centers and OEF/OIF Emergency Departments: Comparison of Trauma Patient Populations.
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DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usaa133
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), the largest military hospital and the only level 1 trauma center in the DoD, cares for active duty, retired uniformed services personnel, and beneficiaries. In addition, BAMC works in… read more here.
Keywords: trauma centers; level trauma; trauma; emergency ... See more keywords
Pediatric trauma mortality: an ecological analysis evaluating correlation between injury-related mortality and geographic access to trauma care in the United States in 2010.
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DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdz091
Abstract: BACKGROUND Trauma is the leading cause of mortality in the pediatric population >1 year. Analyzing relationships between pediatric trauma-related mortality and geographic access to trauma centers (among other social covariates) elucidates the importance of cost and care… read more here.
Keywords: trauma centers; related mortality; pediatric trauma; mortality ... See more keywords