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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Trauma Care
  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
  • Health Disparities

Background:

  • Trauma is a leading cause of death and disability in US children.
  • Pediatric Trauma Centers (PTCs) offer specialized care for optimal outcomes.
  • Existing disparities impact the delivery of pediatric trauma care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate disparities in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transport for pediatric and adolescent trauma patients.
  • Identify factors influencing destination decisions for pediatric trauma patients.
  • Analyze the association between patient demographics and transport to specialized centers.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized 2017-2019 National Emergency Medical Services Information System (NEMSIS) data.
  • Included pediatric and adolescent patients (0-18 years) requiring EMS transport.
  • Conducted descriptive and regression analyses, adjusting for trauma severity.

Main Results:

  • 896,881 pediatric patients identified; 129,627 met trauma criteria.
  • Most (89.4%) were transported to non-trauma centers (NTCs).
  • Younger patients and African Americans had lower odds of transport to trauma centers (TCs), even after accounting for geography.

Conclusions:

  • Significant racial disparities exist in EMS transport for pediatric trauma patients.
  • Equitable healthcare delivery requires addressing these transport disparities.
  • Ensuring access to PTCs is crucial for all children experiencing trauma.