A Geographical Analysis of Access to Trauma Centers from US National Parks in 2018.

Lily Y LuSabrina N RobichaudKrislyn M BoggsBrandon R BedellRebecca E CashAshley F SullivanN Stuart HarrisCarlos A Camargo

Published in: Prehospital and disaster medicine (2022)

While most national parks had timely access to a trauma center by air travel, significant gaps in access remain for ground, the extent of which varies greatly by region. To improve the accessibility of trauma center expertise from national parks, the study highlights the potential that increased implementation of trauma telehealth in emergency departments (EDs) may have in bridging these gaps.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
trauma patients
healthcare
primary care
risk assessment
climate change
infectious diseases