American College of Surgeons: Half of Critically Injured Patients First Seen at Level III or Non-Trauma Centers are Never Transferred to Necessary Higher-Level Care
August 28, 2025
August 28, 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2025:
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Half of Critically Injured Patients First Seen at Level III or Non-Trauma Centers are Never Transferred to Necessary Higher-Level Care
Analysis of nationwide trauma data shows older age, public insurance, and Level III trauma designation are strong predictors of non-transfer
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One third of severely injur . . .
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Half of Critically Injured Patients First Seen at Level III or Non-Trauma Centers are Never Transferred to Necessary Higher-Level Care
Analysis of nationwide trauma data shows older age, public insurance, and Level III trauma designation are strong predictors of non-transfer
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One third of severely injur . . .