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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedShaw JJ, Psoinos CM, Santry HP
It's all about location, location, location: A new perspective on trauma transport.
The objective of this study was to determine the effect of aeromedical transport on trauma mortality when accounting for geographic factors. It concluded that helicopter transport does not impart a survival benefit for trauma patients when geographic considerations are taken into account.
AHRQ-funded; HS022694.
Citation: Shaw JJ, Psoinos CM, Santry HP .
It's all about location, location, location: A new perspective on trauma transport.
Ann Surg 2016 Feb;263(2):413-8. doi: 10.1097/sla.0000000000001265..
Keywords: Trauma, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Registries, Mortality, Access to Care