Are all trauma centers created equal? Level 1 to level 1 trauma center patient transfers in the setting of rapid trauma center proliferation

CONCLUSION The number of level 1 to level 1 transfers observed imply a disparity in resources and capability among level 1 trauma centers in the region. The majority of transfers were for neurosurgical care, suggestive of a deficit of adequate neurosurgical coverage in the setting of trauma center proliferation. Both patients and established trauma centers bear the burden for these transfers with respect to increased cost and length of stay. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Care management, level IV.
Source: Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: WTA PODIUM - 2020 Source Type: research