Analysis of Preventable Transfers of Pediatric Trauma Patients From Montana to an Out of State Tertiary Level I Pediatric Trauma Center

Abstract

The process of transferring pediatric trauma patients to specialized centers is essential for providing high-level trauma care to critically injured children. However, preventing unnecessary transfers is also a crucial component of optimizing healthcare utilization. The aim of this study was to identify and describe patients who underwent preventable transfers from hospitals in Montana to a single out-of-state Level I Pediatric Trauma Center (PTC).

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