title: Regional categorization and quality of care in major trauma.
abstract: A statewide evaluation of major inpatient trauma treatment was completed demonstrating the relationship of emergency medical service categorization and quality of trauma care. Demographic and organ injury data provided guidelines for preventive and medical education emphasizing the need for more practical sessions. The differences between the review process of primary care physicians and specialists was also discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000453:epidemiology; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000592:standards; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008511:Medicine; D019838:Neck Injuries; D011320:Primary Health Care; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013038:Specialization; D014922:Wisconsin; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*