Differences in time-critical interventions and radiological examinations between adult and older trauma patients: A national register-based study

CONCLUSION Older trauma patients were less likely to receive advanced prehospital care compared with younger adults. Older patients with very severe injuries received fewer time-critical interventions and radiological examinations. Improved dispatch of doctor/paramedic teams to older adults and assessment of the impact the observed differences have on outcome are future research priorities. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic/Care Management; Level III.
Source: Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: INDEPENDENT SUBMISSIONS Source Type: research