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Mobile surgical transport team

J M Wick1, J Wade, S J Datena

  • 1Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center, Portland, OR, USA.

AORN Journal
|March 20, 1998
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Rapid response is crucial for trauma survival. A mobile surgical transport team (MSTT) aims to bridge the gap in trauma care between urban and rural hospitals, improving patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Healthcare Access

Background:

  • The critical

Observation:

  • A disparity in trauma care capabilities exists between advanced urban trauma centers and rural/community hospitals.
  • This inequality impacts the timely and effective treatment of severely injured patients.

Findings:

  • A Level I trauma center implemented a mobile surgical transport team (MSTT) to address this disparity.
  • The MSTT program's origin, activation criteria, and team responsibilities are detailed.
  • Case studies illustrate the MSTT's application in diverse trauma scenarios.

Implications:

  • Mobile surgical teams can potentially equalize trauma care access.

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  • Such programs may improve survival rates for critically injured patients in underserved areas.
  • Further research into the efficacy and scalability of MSTTs is warranted.