Pediatric trauma centers

Autor: Notrica, David M., Weiss, Jeffrey, Garcia-Filion, Pamela, Kuroiwa, Erin, Clarke, Daxa, Harte, Melissa, Hill, Jenessa, Moffat, Sally
Zdroj: Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery; October 2012, Vol. 73 Issue: 3 p566-572, 7p
Abstrakt: Research on the impact of pediatric trauma centers (PTCs) on mortality has been conflicting, most likely owing to differing methodologies. Using a population-based approach, we assessed whether American College of Surgeons (ACS)–verified trauma centers are associated with reduced overall state pediatric injury mortality rates.
Databáze: Supplemental Index