The research was led by David C. Chang, PhD, MPH, director of Outcomes Research in the department of surgery at the UCSD Health System. Mr. Chang said the density of surgeons in a certain area is associated with the survival rate of motor vehicle crash victims, highlighting the need for more or better distribution of surgeons.
Mr. Chang offer two possible solutions to the issue: Address potential surgeon shortages and address transfer patterns of patients to trauma centers. “Through the creation of a more inclusive trauma system that identifies and categorizes the resources available at all acute-care facilities, we can ensure that those with the most serious injuries are transferred to the most appropriate center — not necessarily the closest one,” he said.
Read the news report about survival rates of motor vehicle crash victims.
Read other coverage about OR efficiency:
– Daily Reminders, Logging Arrival Times Improve OR First-Procedure Delays
– Length of Surgery, Blood Loss Are Top Stress Factors for Surgeons
– Study: ACS’ Recommendation for Trauma Patient Triage May Not Be Feasible
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