An exploratory analysis of transfer times in a rural trauma system

Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock

Volumn 6, Issue 4, 2013, Pages 259-263

  Whedon, James M ^a   Von Recklinghausen, Friedrich M ^b  

^a DARTMOUTH INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH POLICY AND CLINICAL PRACTICE   (United States)

^b DARTMOUTH MEDICAL SCHOOL   (United States)

Author keywords

Health planning; injuries; regional; rural health services; trauma; trauma center

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY; EMERGENCY CARE; EMERGENCY HEALTH SERVICE; EXPLORATORY RESEARCH; HOSPITALIZATION; HUMAN; INJURY SCALE; INJURY SEVERITY; LENGTH OF STAY; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MORTALITY; NEEDS ASSESSMENT; OUTCOME ASSESSMENT; PATIENT TRANSPORT; PRIORITY JOURNAL; REGISTER; RESOURCE ALLOCATION; RURAL HEALTH CARE; TIME TO TREATMENT;

EID: 84889680851     PISSN: 09742700     EISSN: 0974519X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4103/0974-2700.120368     Document Type: Article

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