title: A three-year report of the medical helicopter transportation system of Connecticut.
abstract: Over 63% of the patients transported by the LIFE STAR crew are the victims of trauma. The system has transported 2,215 ill and/or injured patients, the majority of whom are critical, either from the scene of an injury or from a medical facility to another of greater specialization. With the audit procedure indicating a 95% positive predictive value for summoning this service, LIFE STAR has contributed to the care of critically ill or injured persons in Connecticut and surrounding areas.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Jacobs
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Schwartz
authors.forename: B B
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: Jacobs
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gonsalves
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Gabram
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000401:Aircraft; D003237:Connecticut; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008485:Medical Audit; D016019:Survival Analysis; D014187:Transportation of Patients / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014600:Utilization Review / Q000706:statistics & numerical data