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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Comparing Outcome of Severely Injured Patients Treated in Trauma Centers Following the Establishment of Trauma Systems

The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care · 2006 · Vol. 60(2) · pp. 371–378

Brian G. Celso✉(University of Florida Health)Joseph J. TepasBarbara Langland‐OrbanEtienne E. PrachtLinda PapaLawrence LottenbergLewis Flint

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Abstract

The results of the meta-analysis showed a 15% reduction in mortality in favor of the presence of a trauma system. Evaluation of trauma system effectiveness must remain an uncompromising commitment to optimal outcome for the injured patient.

Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Abdominal Trauma and Injuries Pelvic and Acetabular InjuriesMeta-analysisMedicineMajor traumaOdds ratioPopulationOutcome (game theory)Systematic reviewPenetrating traumaOddsEmergency medicine

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Cause of DeathHealth Services ResearchHumansNorth AmericaRegistriesResearch DesignTrauma CentersTraumatologyWounds and InjuriesProgram EvaluationTrauma Severity IndicesLogistic ModelsOdds RatioSurvival AnalysisHospital Mortality

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