Factors associated with avoidable interhospital transfers for children with a minor head injury

Children with minor head injuries (MHI) are routinely transferred to a pediatric trauma center for definitive care. Unwarranted transfers result in minimal benefit to the patient and add substantially to healthcare costs. The purpose of this study is to explore the factors associated with avoidable interhospital transfers of children with MHI.

Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - August 17, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Fabrice Mowbray, Rajan Arora, Meghna Shukla, Hadeel Shihan, Nirupama Kannikeswaran Source Type: research