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Area of Science:

  • Medical imaging in trauma care
  • Healthcare system efficiency
  • Patient safety in trauma transfers

Background:

  • Trauma systems aim to optimize care for critically injured patients.
  • Duplicated computed tomography (CT) scans represent waste, inefficiency, and potential patient harm.
  • This study quantifies the frequency of duplicated CT scans in interfacility trauma transfers and identifies system inefficiencies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of repeat computed tomography (CT) imaging in transferred trauma patients.
  • To identify reasons for repeat or additional CT scans at the accepting trauma center.
  • To highlight areas for improving the trauma transfer process.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective identification of patients transferred to a Level I trauma center.
  • Recording of all imaging performed at referring and accepting facilities.
  • Categorization of reasons for CT scanning at the Level I center.

Main Results:

  • 207 transferred trauma patients with CT imaging were reviewed.
  • 61% of patients (127) underwent CT scans at both referring and accepting facilities.
  • Repeat CT scans of the head and c-spine were most common, often due to poor image quality or selection.

Conclusions:

  • Repeat and additional imaging is a frequent occurrence in the transfer of trauma patients.
  • Suboptimal image quality and selection are key drivers of redundant imaging.
  • Addressing these issues can enhance the quality and efficiency of the trauma transfer process.