Annals of surgery
-
Comparative Study
It's All About Location, Location, Location: A New Perspective on Trauma Transport.
To determine the effect of aeromedical transport on trauma mortality when accounting for geographic factors. ⋯ Helicopter transport does not impart a survival benefit for trauma patients when geographic considerations are taken into account.
-
Evaluate the effect of US geographic region on outcomes of helicopter transport (HT) for trauma. ⋯ Geographic region impacts the benefits of HT in trauma. Variations in resource allocation partially account for outcome differences. Policy makers should consider regional factors to better assess and allocate resources within trauma systems to optimize the role of HT.