Disparities in triage and management of the homeless and the elderly trauma patient

Disparities in triage and management of the homeless and the elderly trauma patient

Abstract Background Trauma systems are designed to provide specialized treatment for the most severely injured. As populations change, it is imperative for trauma centers to remain dynamic to provide the best care to all members of the community. Methods A retrospective review of all trauma patients...

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Main Authors: Kathryn B. Schaffer, Jiayan Wang, Fady S. Nasrallah, Dunya Bayat, Tala Dandan, Anthony Ferkich, Walter L. Biffl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:Injury Epidemiology
Subjects:
Homeless
Geriatric
Trauma
Triage
Trauma activation
Emergency department
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40621-020-00262-1

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