Variation in Consult and Referral Patterns for Facial Lacerations by Emergency Department Provider Type: A

Zachary Edward Lawrence1, Sydney Bormann2, Li Cao3

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Summary

Facial laceration treatment varies by provider type in rural emergency departments. Certified nurse practitioners (CNPs) more frequently referred patients for specialist consultation, improving outcomes for facial trauma care.